ST MH 500 Li 48 Manual De Instrucciones página 138

5. CONTROLS
5.1 SAFETY BUTTON (ACTIVATION
/ DEACTIVATION DEVICE)
Press this button to activate
and deactivate the machine's
electrical circuit (Fig. 8.C).
One LED on: the machine's
electrical circuit is activated.
The machine is ready for use.
Both leds on: the machine
is in action (Fig 8.D)
LED off: the electrical circuit
is completely deactivated.
IMPORTANT Do not keep
your finger on the button when
moving the machine to avoid
accidentally enabling the machine.
The "Warning" icon (Fig. 8.E)
lights up in case of mechanical
failure of the machine (see the
Troubleshooting table, par. 14).
5.2 THROTTLE TRIGGER LEVER
The throttle trigger lever (Fig.8.A) allows
the activation of the cutting means.
The activation of the throttle trigger lever
(Fig. 8.A) is only possible if the throttle
lock lever is pressed (Fig. 8.B-M).
5.3 INTERLOCK LEVER
The throttle lock lever (Fig. 8.B-M) allows the
throttle trigger lever to be used (Fig. 8.A).
6. USING THE MACHINE
IMPORTANT The safety regulations
to follow are described in chap. 2. Strictly
comply with these instructions to avoid
serious risks or dangers.
6.1 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Before starting to work, it is necessary to carry
out several checks and operations to ensure you
can work efficiently and in maximum safety.
Place the machine in a stable
horizontal position on the ground.
6.1.1 Checking the battery
Before each use:
• check the battery charge status according
to the instructions in the battery booklet.
6.1.2 Adjusting the angle of the
hedge trimmer device
The hedge trimmer can be bent by 112°
and can be locked in 6 positions.
• Place the machine on the ground,
press the articulation buttons (Fig. 9.A)
to rotate the hedge trimmer device, in
order for it to correctly fit into place
This operation can only be done
with the machine off and the battery
removed from its housing (par. 7.2.2).
6.1.3 Using the harness
Frequently check the efficiency of the
quick release in order to free the machine
quickly from the belts in the event of danger.
The harness must be put on before
connecting the machine to the special
coupling and the belt must be adjusted
to suit the operator's height and build.
• The belt (Fig. 10.A) must go from
the left shoulder to the right hip.
• Hook the carabiner (Fig. 10.B) to the special
coupling located on the control rod.
• If necessary, release the clip
fastener (Fig. 10.C) to detach the
machine from the harness.
6.1.4 Use of the backpack (if provided)
1. Insert the battery inside one of the
slots provided in the battery backpack
(Fig. 6.) pushing down all the way until
you hear a " click" that locks it in place
and guarantees its electrical contact;
2. connect the cable to the backpack in the
appropriate socket (Fig. 7 A) and turn it
until you hear a " click "that locks it in place
and guarantees its electrical contact;
3. adjust the shoulder straps and fasten
the harness at the front (Fig. 11).
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