Storing; Storing The Machine; Storing The Battery; Handling And Transportation - Stiga CS 40 Li Manual De Instrucciones

9. STORING

IMPORTANT The safety regulations to
follow for putting into storage are described
in paragraph 2.4. Strictly comply with these
instructions to avoid serious risks or dangers.

9.1 STORING THE MACHINE

When the machine is to be stored away:
1. Remove the battery from its
housing and recharge it;
2. Mount the bar cover.
3. Wait until the motor is sufficiently cold;
4. Clean (par. 7.4).
5. Check there are no loose or damaged
components. If necessary, replace the
damaged components and tighten
any screws and loose bolts or contact
the authorised service centre.
6. Store the machine:
– in a dry place
– protected from inclement weather
– in a place where children cannot get to it
– making sure that keys or tools used
for maintenance are removed.

9.2 STORING THE BATTERY

The battery must be kept in a cool,
shaded place without humidity.
NOTE If unused for any length of
time, recharge the battery every two
months to prolong its working life.

10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION

Whenever the machine is to be handled,
raised, transported or tilted you must:
• Stop the machine;
• Wait until the chain is stationary;
• Remove the battery from its
housing and recharge it;
• Mount the bar cover;
• Wait until the motor is sufficiently cold;
• Wear heavy work gloves;
• Only hold the machine using the hand
grips and position the bar in the opposite
direction to that used during operation;
When transporting the machine
on a vehicle, always:
• fasten the machine securely
with cables or chains;
• position it so that it does not
cause a hazard to anyone

11. ASSISTANCE AND REPAIRS

This manual provides all the necessary
information to run the machine and for correct
basic maintenance operations which can
be performed by the user. Any regulations
and maintenance operations not described
herein must be carried out by your Dealer
or Authorised Service Centre, which have
the necessary knowledge and equipment to
ensure that the work is carried out correctly,
maintaining the correct degree of safety and the
original operating conditions of the machine.
Any operations performed in unauthorised
centres or by unqualified persons will totally
invalidate the Warranty and all obligations
and responsibilities of the Manufacturer.
• Only authorised service centres can carry
out guaranteed repairs and maintenance.
• The authorised service centres only
use genuine spare parts. Genuine
spare parts and accessories have been
designed specifically for machines.
• Non-genuine spare parts and accessories
are not approved. Use of non-genuine
spare parts and accessories cause
the warranty to be invalidated.
• It is advisable to send your machine
once a year to an authorised service
centre for servicing, assistance
and safety device inspection.

12. WARRANTY COVERAGE

The warranty covers all material and
manufacturing defects. The user must
follow all the instructions provided in
the accompanying documentation.
The warranty does not cover
damages caused by:
• Failure to become familiar with the
documentation accompanying the machine.
• Carelessness.
• Incorrect or prohibited use or assembly.
• Use of non-genuine spare parts.
• Use of accessories not supplied or
approved by the manufacturer.
The warranty does not cover:
• Normal wear and tear of consumables,
such as cutting means, safety bolts.
• Normal wear and tear.
The purchaser is protected by his or her own
national legislation. The purchaser's rights under
the national laws or his or her own country are
not in any way restricted by this warranty.
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