Working Techniques - Stiga B 1.0 EJ Manuel D'utilisation

USING THE MACHINE
beware of a kickback, which could occur if a
blade encounters a solid object (logs, roots,
branches, stones, etc.). Do not touch the
ground with the blade. Kickbacks cause blade
recoils that are difficult to control, so as to
cause loss of control of the machine, compro­
mise operator safety and cause damage to the
machine itself.
Before tackling a mowing job for the first time it
is advisable to gain the necessary familiarity with
the machine and the most suitable cutting tech-
niques, finding out how to wear the webbing cor-
rectly, firmly gripping the machine and making the
movements required by the job.
• Choosing the cutting device
Choose the most suitable cutting device for the job
to be done, according to these general indications:
– the 3-point blade is suitable for cutting brush-
wood and small shrubs up to 2 cm in diameter;
– the cutting line head can eliminate tall grass
and non-woody vegetation near fences, walls,
foundations, pavements, around trees, etc. or to
completely clean a particular area of the garden.
2. USING THE HARNESS (Fig. 8)
WARNING!
be used connected to the webbing worn cor­
rectly. Frequently check the efficiency of the
quick release mechanism used to quickly free
the machine from the belts in case of danger.
The webbing must be put on before connecting
the machine to the special coupling and the belts
must be adjusted to suit the operator's height and
stature.
The belt (1) must go over the left shoulder towards
the right hip.
Fasten the snap hook (2) to the provided fitting (3)
on the drive tube.

3. WORKING TECHNIQUES

a) 3-point blade (Fig. 11)
Start cutting above the undergrowth and then
move down with the scything blade so as to cut
the brush into small pieces.
b) Cutting line head
WARNING!
use of metal lines, plasticised metal lines and/
or lines not suitable for the head can cause
serious injuries and wounds.
The machine must al ways
Use ONLY nylon lines. The
During use it is advisable to stop the engine peri-
odically and remove the weeds wound round the
machine, so as to prevent the drive tube from over-
heating due to the grass caught under the guard.
Remove the caught-up grass with a screwdriver to
allow the rod to be properly cooled.
WARNING!
for sweeping, tilting the cutting line head. The
power of the engine could throw objects and
small stones 15 metres or more, causing dam­
age and injuries to people.
• Cutting in motion (Scything) (Fig. 12)
Proceed at a regular pace, with a circular motion
similar to a traditional scythe, without tilting the
cutting line head during the operation.
First try cutting at the right height in a small area,
so as to then achieve a uniform cutting height
keeping the cutting line head at a constant dis-
tance from the ground.
For heavier cutting it can be useful to tilt the cutting
line head by about 30°.
WARNING!
there is the possibility of causing objects to
be thrown, which could harm people and ani­
mals and cause damage.
• Precision cutting (Trimming)
Keep the machine slightly tilted so that the lower
part of the cutting line head does not touch the
ground and the cutting line is at the required point,
always keeping the cutting device at a distance
from the operator.
• Cutting near fences/foundations (Fig. 13)
Slowly approach the cutting line head to fences,
posts, rocks, walls, etc. without hitting them hard.
If the line strikes a solid object it could break or
become worn; if it gets tangled in a fence it could
break abruptly.
In any case, cutting around pavements, founda-
tions, walls, etc. can cause greater wear than nor-
mal in the line.
• Cutting round trees (Fig. 14)
Walk round the tree from left to right, approaching
the trunks slowly so as not to strike the tree with
the line and keeping the cutting line head tilted
forward slightly.
EN
Do not use the machine
Do not work in this way if
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