Using The Harness; Safety Checks; General Check; Start-Up - Stiga BC 636 Manual De Instrucciones

6.1.1 Using the harness

The straps must be adjusted in accordance
with the height and build of the operator.
• Double strap models
The harness must be worn before securing
the machine to the attachment.
The strap (Fig. 12.A) must be worn with:
– the support (Fig. 12.A.1), the machine's
carabiner hook (Fig.12.A.2). and the quick
release hook (Fig. 12.A.3) on the right side.
– the quick release at the front (Fig. 12.A.3);
– the strap crossover on the back
of the operator (Fig. 12.A.4);
– the buckles correctly fastened (Fig. 12.A.5).
The straps must be tightened so that they
distribute the load evenly over the shoulders.

6.2 SAFETY CHECKS

Run the following safety checks and
ensure that the results correspond
to those outlined in the tables.
Always carry out the safety
checks before use.

6.2.1 General check

Object
Grips (Fig. 1.F, Fig.
1.G, Fig. 1.I)
Cutting means
guard: (Fig. 1.E)
Harness connection
point (Fig. 1.J).
Quick release (Fig.12.A.3,
Fig. 12.B.3)
Screws on the machine
and the cutting means.
Cutting means (Fig.
1.D.1, Fig. 1.D.2, Fig.
1.D.3, Fig. 1.D.4, Fig.
1.D.5, Fig. 1.D.6)
Result
Clean, dry and fixed
firmly to the machine.
Suitable for the cutting
means used, correctly
and securely attached to
the machine, not worn/
deteriorated or damaged.
Correctly positioned.
Efficient. It must allow the
machine to be released
quickly in case of danger.
Correctly tightened
(not loose)
Not damaged or worn
Metal blade (if fitted)
(Fig. 1.D.2, Fig.
1.D.3, Fig. 1.D.4, Fig.
1.D.5, Fig. 1.D.6)
Air filter (Fig. 21.C)
Electrical cables and
spark plug cable.
Spark plug cap (Fig. 11.H) In good condition
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action
Start the machine
(section 6.3 );
Simultaneously activate
the throttle control lever
(Fig. 11.B) and throttle
safety lever (Fig. 11.C).
Release the throttle
control lever (Fig. 11.B)
and the throttle safety
lever (Fig. 11.C)
Press the accelerator
control lever (Fig. 11.B)
Operate the engine start/
stop switch (Fig. 11.A)
If any of the results fail to match
the indications provided in the tables
below, it is not possible to use the
machine! Take it to a service centre to
be checked and repaired if necessary.

6.3 START-UP

Before starting the engine:
1. arrange the machine in a stable
position on the ground;
2. remove the cutting means
guard (Fig. 1.L) (if used);
3. make sure that the blade (Fig. 1.D.2,
Fig. 1.D.3, Fig. 1.D.4, Fig. 1.D.5,
Fig. 1.D.6) (if fitted) does not touch
the ground or other objects.
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Well sharpened.
Clean
In good condition to
avoid causing sparks.
and correctly fitted
on the spark plug
Result
The cutting means
(Fig. 1.D.1, Fig. 1.D.2,
Fig. 1.D.3, Fig. 1.D.4,
Fig. 1.D.5, Fig. 1.D.6)
must not move when
the engine is idling.
They must be able
to move freely
without forcing.
The levers must return
automatically and quickly
to the neutral position
and the engine must
return to idle speed.
The throttle lever remains
locked (Fig. 11.B).
The switch must
move easily from one
position to another.