Storing The Machine; Storing The Battery; Handling And Transportation; Assistance And Repairs - Stiga MP2 500-R Li D48-Serie Gebrauchsanweisung

9. STORAGE
9.1

STORING THE MACHINE

Only store the machine in a horizontal and stable
position on the ground. Do not store the machine up-
right.
When the machine is to be stored away:
1. Wait for the motor to cool.
2. Remove the safety key.
3. Remove the batteries from their housing and recharge
them (par 7.2.2).
4. Clean (par. 7.3).
Check there are no loose or damaged components. If
5.
necessary, replace the damaged components and tight-
en any screws and loose bolts or contact the authorised
service centre.
6. Fold the handle to the closed position carefully (Fig.22).
7. Store the machine:
• in a dry place;
• protected from inclement weather;
• covered with a sheet where possible;
• In a place not accessible to children;
• 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 In case of prolonged periods of inactivity, recharge the
battery every two months to prolong its service life.

10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION

Whenever the machine is to be handled, raised, transported
or tilted you must:
– Stop the machine (par. 6.5).
– Remove the safety key.
– Make sure that all moving parts have come to a
complete stop.
– Wear heavy work gloves.
– Hold the machine in the points offering a safe grip,
taking into account the weight and its division.
– Use an appropriate number of people for the weight of
the machine and the characteristics of the vehicle or the
place where it must be placed or collected.
– Make sure that machine movements do not cause
damage or injuries.
When transporting the machine on a vehicle or trailer, always:
– Use an access ramp of suitable strength, width and
length.
– Load the machine with the motor switched off and
pushed by an adequate number of people.
– Lower the cutting-means assembly.
– Position it so that it can not cause a hazard for anybody.
– Fasten firmly to the means of transport using ropes or
chains to prevent it from tipping over.

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 unauthorized centres or by
unqualified persons will totally invalidate the Warranty and all
obligations and responsibilities of the Manufacturer.
• Only authorized service workshops can carry out
guaranteed repairs and maintenance.
• The authorized service workshops only use genuine spare
parts. Genuine spare parts and accessories have been
designed specifically for machines.
• Non-original parts and attachments are not approved; use
of non-original spare parts and attachments will jeopardize
the safety of the machine and relieve the Manufacturer
from all obligations or liabilities.

12. WARRANTY COVERAGE

The warranty conditions are intended for consumers only, i.e.
non-professional operators.
The warranty covers all material quality and manufacturing
defects recognised during the warranty period by your Dealer
or Authorised Service Centre.
The warranty is restricted to the repair or replacement of
components recognised as faulty.
It is advisable to send your machine once a year to an
authorized service workshop for servicing, assistance and
safety device inspection.
The warranty only applies to machines subjected to regular
maintenance.
The user must follow all the instructions provided in the
accompanying documentation.
The warranty does not cover damages resulting from:
• Failure to become familiar with the documentation
accompanying the machine (Instruction manuals).
• Professional use.
• Carelessness, negligence.
• External causes (lightning, impact, presence of foreign
bodies inside the machine) or incidents.
• Incorrect use or assembly or prohibited by the manufacturer.
• Poor maintenance.
• Modification to the machine.
• Use of non-genuine spare parts (adaptable parts).
• Use of accessories not supplied or approved by the
manufacturer.
The warranty does not cover:
• The routine/extraordinary
(described in the instruction manual).
• Normal wear and tear of consumables, such as drive belts,
cutting means, headlights, wheels, safety bolts and cabling.
• Normal wear and tear.
• Deterioration in the appearance of the machine due to use.
• Cutting means supports.
• Any ancillary expenses related to the enforcement of the
warranty, such as costs incurred to travel to the user's
location, transfer of the machine to the Dealer, rental
of replacement equipment or calling of independent
enterprises to perform maintenance work.
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