Stiga Brush Cutter 8219 3208 01 ST 475 Instruction Manual

							
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Läs bruksanvisningen före användning!
ADVARSEL! Les bruksanvisningen før bruk!
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BEMÆRK! Læs betjeningsvejledningen inden trimmeren tages i brug!
Attentie! Voor inbedrijfstelling gebruiksanwijzing lezen!
Achtung! Vor Inbetriebnahme Gebrauchsanweisung lesen!
Attention! Read instruction manual before using the trimmer!
Attention! Veuillez lire le manuel d’utilisation avant la mise en service!
Uwaga! Przed uzyciem narzedzia przeczytajcie uwaznie instrukcje uzytkowania!
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1 . Skjærekretsindikator
2. Skruene
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1 . Leikkauskehän näyttölaite
2. Ruuvit SE
1 . Snittcirkelvisare
2. Skruvar
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1 . Radiusmelding
2. Skruer
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1 . Ukazatel okruhu sekání
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1 . Schnittkreisanzeiger
2. Schrauben
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1 .  Snijcirkelwijzer
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1 . Indicateur de diamètre de coupe
2. Vis
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vauriotunut tai katkennut!
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4 Ingen andre enn operatøren må oppholde seg
innenfor en omkrets på 15 m!
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er slått av.
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6 Dieses Elektrowerkzeug nicht dem Regen aussetzen
7 Bei Beschädigung oder Durchschneiden der
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uit de buurt van het apparat blijven!
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5 Outil avec marche à vide!
6 Ne pas laisser cet outil électrique sous la pluie!
7 En cas de détérioration ou section du câble retirer
immédiatement la prise!   GB1Wear eye and ear protection!
2 Warning!
3 Read the instructions manual !
4 Do not use near animals or other people !
5 Caution! Run-on after power off!
6 Do not use the tool under wet weather conditions!
7 Unplug immediately if the power cord or plug
becomes damaged ! 02/2004
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1. Technical details
ModelSTIGA         ST 475
Rated Voltage V~ 230
Nominal Frequency Hz 5 0
Nominal Consumption W 475
No-load Speed m
-110.000
Cutting Width (line) c m 2 9
Line Diameter m m 1,4
Line  Length m 2 x 5
Line Feed Fully automatic
Weight kg 2,3
Sound Pressure Level L
pA 1)dB (A) 7 8Vibration 2)m/s25,6
1)  according to DIN EN 27917
2)  according to ISO 7916
Interference suppressed in accordance with EN 55014 and EN 61000.  Class of protection: II/VDE 0700
We reserve the right to make changes to the technical specifications.
The grass trimmers are constructed in line with the latest regulations i\
n accordance with VDE 0730 2ZP and 0730
part 1:1972  and conform fully to the equipment safety law regulations.
Grass TrimmerENGLISH
2. General safety instructions
Machine noise information regulation 3, GSGV: the
noise pressure level at the place of work can exceed
85 dB(A). In such cases the operator will require
noise protection (e.g. wearing of ear protectors).
Attention: Noise protection !  Please observe the local
regulations when operating your device.
 Attention: Using electric power tools, you   must
observe following fundamental safety instruc-
tions to protect yourself against electric shock,
against danger of injuries and danger of fire. Read all
these instructions before using the grass trimmer
and observe them. Keep these safety instructions at
a safe place.
The machine has been constructed according to the
latest technology and in accordance with the recog-
nised technical safety regulations. Nevertheless,
use of the machine can involve risks to the user or
third persons, and can cause damage to the
machine or other objects.
Use the machine in a safety conscious manner for
suitable applications and in technically perfect
condition only and according to the operating in-
structions! Immediately rectify or have any faults
rectified which could adversely affect safety!
Read the instruction manual carefully. It is important
that you fully understand and observe the safety
precautions and warnings before starting and using
your trimmer for the first time. Careless or improper
use of any trimmer may cause serious or fatal injury.
Observe all applicable safety regulations, standards and ordinances. Please familiarise yourself with the
machine before the first use.
3. Application
The machine is exclusively intended for cutting deco-
rative lawn, i.e. lawn edges. Any other use or use going
beyond that, such as the cutting of brushwood and
hedges or large areas of lawn, is considered improper
use. The manufacturer / supplier is not liable for
damages resulting from such use. The risk is borne by
the user alone. A proper utilisation also includes the
observance of the operating manual and the compli-
ance with the conditions of control and maintenance.
Keep the operating manual always at hand near the
place the machine is used!
4. Safety instructions
A. General Instructions
1.   Your electric trimmer is a high-speed,  fast-cutting
power tool. The electrical connection and cutting
tool are potential sources of danger. Therefore,
special safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
2. Always switch off the trimmer and disconnect the plug from the power supply before carrying
out any maintenance or repair work on the unit.
Always unplug the trimmer if you leave it without
supervision.The device must always be switched
off and the plug removed from the socket before
all adjustments or cleaning, or before the con-
nection is checked for creases or damage.       
						

							

3. Have your dealer or a specialist show you how to
operate your trimmer.
4. Minors should never be allowed to use an electric trimmer. Never lend or rent your electric
trimmer without these operating instructions. Be
sure that anyone using your trimmer understands
the information contained in these operating
instructions. Children and youths under the age
of 16 may not use the device.
5. The user is responsible for safety for all persons in the working area of the device.
6. You must be fit to operate an electric trimmer - rested, healthy and in good physical condition. If
you get tired while operating your trimmer, take a
break. Never work with an electric trimmer while
under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
7. Never attempt to modify your trimmer in any way since it may increase the risk of personal injury.
Do not use wire or metal reinforced line. This
excludes all liability for personal injury or
damage to property caused by improper use or
impermissible modification.
8. Do not use the trimmer if other persons, above all children, or animals are near the working area.
9. The high-speed cutting head may catch and fling stones and other foreign objects a great
distance. To reduce the risk of injury, ensure that
bystanders / children and animals are at least 15
m (50 ft) away from your own position.
B. Operational Precautions
10. Only use your trimmer for cutting grass and weeds next to walls, under fences, around trees and
posts, on steps, garden paths and patios, under
bushes and hedges, on steep slopes, in gaps
between paving stones, etc.
C. Instructions regarding to safe handling
11. For a safe operation, it is recommended to supply the machine over a fault current safety breaker
(RCD) with a fault current not over 30 mA. Contact
an electrician for further information.
12. Before starting work check that your electric trimmer is in good condition and that it is
operating properly. Pay special attention to the
power supply cord, extension cord, power outlet,
switch and cutting head.
13. Before using the machine, the line and extension cords have to be checked for signs of damage or
ageing. Do not use the trimmer when the cords
are damaged or worn.
14. If the cord is damaged during utilisation, it must be disconnected immediately from the mains.
DO NOT TOUCH THE CORD BEFORE IT IS DISCON-
NECTED FROM THE MAINS.
15. Attention! Danger. The cutting head continues to rotate after switch-off (flywheel effect). Keep
your fingers and feet well clear to avoid injury.
16. Only use extension cords that are approved for outdoor use and that are not lighter than rubber
tube cords type H07 RN-F according to DIN/VDE
0282 with a diameter of at least 1.5 mm
2. Couplings and plugs must be splashwater-proof. Never
operate your trimmer without a properly mounted
and secured safety cover. Check tightness of
cutting head.
17. Do not use damaged power supply cords, ex- tension cords, couplings, plugs or cutting heads.
18. Do not switch on the unit when hands or feet are near the cutting elements.
19. Wear goggles or properly fitted safety glasses, sturdy closed shoes with non-slip soles, gloves,
snug-fitting work clothes and ear protectors (ear
plugs or ear mufflers).
20. Careless use can cause injuries to hand and feet by the rotating cutting elements.
21. Always hold your trimmer firmly - make sure you always maintain a good balance and secure
footing.
22. Work calmly and stay alert. Operate the trimmer under good visibility and daylight conditions only.
23. Arrange the extension cord so that it cannot be damaged and does not cause a hindrance.
24. Be careful not to chafe the extension cord on cor- ners, pointed or sharp objects. Do not squeeze
extension cord, e.g. through narrow gaps in
doors or windows.
25. Make sure the open side of the protection guard is pointing away from yourself before you switch
on the trimmer.
26. Never tug the extension cord to disconnect the plug. Always grip the plug.
27. Use particular caution while working in dense growth areas where your view of the ground is
obscured.
28. Never leave your trimmer outdoors in rain.
29. Do not cut wet grass or other growth. Never use in rain.
30. Hold the extension cord so that it is always away from the rotating nylon line.
31. Transporting the electric trimmer, e.g. carrying it to another site: Switch of the unit, disconnect the
plug.
32. Take special care in slippery conditions - on slopes and uneven ground.
33. Work in a line across the slope and take special care when turning around.
34. Watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps and roots to  avoid stumbling.
35. Clean the cutting head at regular intervals.
36. Check the condition of the cutting head at fre- quent intervals. If the behaviour of the cutting
head changes (vibration, noise), check imme-
diately as follows: Switch off the trimmer, hold it
firmly and bring the cutting head to a standstill by
pressing it against the ground. Then disconnect
plug from power supply. Check condition of
cutting head - look for cracks.
37. Warning ! Danger of injury by the line cutting device. After replacing a spool or lengthening the
cutting line, be sure to bring the unit onto normal
working position before turning it on again.               
						

							

38. Have a damaged cutting head replaced imme-
diately - even if it only has superficial cracks.
Never attempt to repair a damaged cutting head.
39. Always switch off your trimmer and disconnect it from the power supply before taking a break and
after finishing work. Do not forget maintenance.
(Plug disconnected!) Only carry out maintenance
and repairs described in these operating instruc-
tions. Any other work should be performed by
your dealer.
40. Inspect cooling air slots on the motor housing at regular intervals for clog-ups and clean as neces-
sary.
41. Only use original spare parts.
42. Only use original cutting heads and replacement spools. Never use metal cutting devices.
43. Clean plastic parts with a damp cloth. Do not use aggressive cleaning chemicals.
44. Never hose down the electric trimmer!
45. Store trimmer indoors in a dry, high or locked place and always keep out of reach of children.
Important notice - so your guarantee does not expire:
• Always keep the air-intake clean.
• Never use a longer line than the blade- retainer
allows to use.
• Only use original monofilaments with 1,4 mm ø and
original spools.
• Never press the cutting head on the ground, when
doing this you brake the turned-on motor.
• Never hit the cutting head on a hard underground,
otherwise you will unbalance and damage the
motor shaft.
5. Mounting the protection cover  (fig. 1 - 3)
Place the protection cover onto the trimmer housing in
such a way that the 2 guide edges of the protection
cover are located in the corresponding gaps of the
motor housing. Now turn the protection cover by 90° up
to the right position as shown in the illustration. The
guide edges of the protection cover must be placed
properly in the corresponding groove of the motor housing.
Finally, fix the protection cover with the enclosed screw.
As an option your trimmer may also come with the
following version of the protection cove r (fig. 3).
In this case,  the  mounting  screw is held by a fixing
device  on  the  bottom  side  of  the protection cover.
Please remove  the screw from the fixing device and
proceed as described above.
Attention: (fig. 2) To protect users from cuts through
the thread cutter fixed to the protection cap, a plastic
cover in luminous colour is put on the cutter blade of
your lawn trimmer (X). This plastic cover has to be
removed before operating the trimmer. Please keep
this cover carefully and use it when the trimmer is
moved or stored.
6. Connecting the trimmer  (fig. 4)
The machine can only be used on single-phase AC
current. It is double-insulated in accordance with Class II VDE 0700 and EEC 20. Before using the trimmer,
ensure that the mains voltage is the same as the
operating voltage shown on the rating plate.
Wires of extension cord must have the following
minimum cross sectional area:
                                1,5 mm
2
• Connect trimmer’s plug to extension cord coupling.
• Make a loop in the extension cord, push it through the opening in the handle and hook over the lug (strain
relief).
• After finishing work, unhook loop from lug and pull it out of the handle.
7. Switching on / off (fig. 5)
To operate your grass trimmer:
• Make sure you have a secure footing.
• Hold the trimmer firmly (with both hands
).
• Stand upright - hold trimmer in relaxed position.
• Do not rest the cutting head on the ground.
• Squeeze the switch 1.
• The trimmer is switched off when you release the switch .
8. Adjusting the inclination angle and shaftlength
Adjusting the shaft length  (fig. 6):  Push button 1 and
adjust shaft to the most convenient position (3 locking
positions).Push button 2 and adjust the front handle to
its optimum position.
Adjusting the inclination angle (fig.7):  Push button 3 -
the trimmer head is unlocked and can be swung into
two other position in relation to the shaft.
The centre position shall be applied to conveniently
reach under objects as, for example, bushes or garden
furniture with the trimmer. The lower position is required
when cutting edges as described in the following para-
graph.
Adjustment for edge trimming: Push button 1 and turn
the handle as far as it will go (180°) (fig. 8). Trimming
the edges (fig. 9).
9. Trimming grass and weeds  (fig. 10)
• Sweep trimmer back and forth uniformly to cut small patches of grass or weeds. The trimmer is not con-
structed and suitable for cutting large areas.
• Wherever possible, cut with left-hand side so that cut- tings, dust and stones are thrown forwards, away from
the user.
• Ideal working conditions are achieved if the trimmer is tilted to the left at an angle approx. of 30°.
10. Adjusting nylon line
Check the nylon line regularly if it is damaged or if it still
has the correct length.
Your lawn trimmer is equipped with a fully automatic
thread adjustment function. This means, that, in case
of normal use, the worn thread will be automatically 
						

							

prolonged through a mechanism based on the centri-
fugal force. Thus, the user does not have to adjust the
thread length by hand any longer.  Nevertheless, it is
recommended that you regularly check the nylon thread
for damages before you use the trimmer.
The thread is fully used up, if you realise a material
decrease of the cutting performance and a significant
higher speed. In this case, you will have to proceed as
described under point 11 (Replacing the thread coil).
Your trimmer has a thread cutting blade that continuously
cuts the thread down to the appropriate length (fig. 11).
Note: 
Clean the thread cutting blade from grass remain-
ders in order to guarantee an unaffected cutting per-
formance.
Attention:  Danger of injury through the cutting blade !
11. Replacement of spool (fig. 12 + 13)
First, switch off and unplug the device. Wait until the
nylon thread has come to a halt. Then push the two
locking devices 1 at the sides of the cutting head, and
remove the cutting head cover 2. Remove the used
thread coil and put in the new coil 3 such, that one end
of the thread comes out of each outlet at the sides of
the cutting head. Finally, close the cover by pushing it in
its seat. Both locks must properly engage.
12. Cutting diameter indicator  (fig. 14)
• Cutting diameter indicator  – indicates the maximum
cutting diameter of the cutting thread to protect your
valuable decorative plants from unintentional damage.
• The cutting diameter indicator must be fastened to the protection cover using the two screws provided as
shown in the figure.
• You can, of course, operate your trimmer without these additional devices.
13. Trouble shooting
• Trimmer does not work:  Check power supply (e.g. by
testing on another socket or by means of a voltage
tester). Should it still not work, although the socket is
o.k., send it undismantled to an authorised service
station for repair.
•  Cutting line disappears into spool:  Remove spool
(acc. to point 11), pull end of line through the metal
outlet and reinsert spool. In case nylon line is used
up insert a new spool with line.
Do not make any other repairs on your own; have your
trimmer checked and repaired by an authorised
service station. Please contact your dealer in case of
failures or if you need any spare parts.
14. Storing
• Clean the unit thoroughly, especially the cooling air slots on the motor housing.
• Do not use water to clean the device.
• Store trimmer indoors in a dry, high or locked place and keep out of reach of children.
15. Repair service
Repairs to electric power tools should only be carried
out by specialist electrical personnnel.
02/2004 
						

							
Déclaration de Conformité pour la CE
conforme à la directive CE sur les machines  98/37/EC
Nous,  STIGA AB, SE - 57328 TRANÅS-/-SWEDEN,  déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que les produits  coupe-
bordures   ST 475,  faisant l’objet de la déclaration sont conformes aux prescription\
s fondamentales en matière
de sécurité et de santé stipulées dans les Directives de la  98/37/EC (directive CE sur les machines)  89/336/CEE
(directive EMV),  73/23/CEE (directive de basse tension) et  2000/14/C.E. (directives en matière de bruit) modifications
inclues. Pour mettre en pratique dans les règles de l’art les pres\
criptions en matière de sécurité et de santé stipulées
dans les Directives de la CEE, il a été tenu compte des normes et/\
ou des spécifications techniques suivantes:  VDE
0730 2ZP, VDE 0730 Teil 1:72, EN 786, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61000-3\
-2:1995, EN 61000-3-3:1995, EN 50366.
Niveau sonore mesuré *              93 dB (A)
Niveau sonore garanti *                96 dB (A)
* Service compétent: DPLF, D-34114 Kassel
Procédure d’évaluation de conformité voir annexe VI / direct\
ive 2000/14/CE
TRANÅS,  13.05.2003                          Åke Winbladh, Produkt ManagerFR
EC Declaration of Conformity
according to EU Guideline of Machines  98/37/EC
We ,  STIGA AB, SE - 57328 TRANÅS-/-SWEDEN,  declare under our sole responsibility that  the products  grass
trimmer   ST 475,  to which this declaration relates correspond to the relevant basic safet\
y and health requirements
of Directives  98/37/EC (Guideline of Machines)  89/336/EEC (EMV-Guideline),  73/23/EEC (Low Voltage Guideline)
and  2000/14/EC  (noise directive) incl. modifications. For the relevant implementatio\
n of the safety and health
requirements mentioned in the Directives, the following standards and/or\
 technical specification(s) have been
respected:   VDE 0730 2ZP, VDE 0730 Teil 1:72, EN 786, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 61\
000-3-2:1995, EN
61000-3-3:1995, EN 50366.
measured acoustic capacity level *           93 dB (A)
guaranteed acoustic capacity level *         96 dB (A)
* Competent institution: DPLF, D-34114 Kassel
Conformity assessment method to annexe VI / Directive 2000/14/EC
TRANÅS,  13.05.2003                         Åke Winbladh, Produkt ManagerGB
Unia Europejska Deklaracja Zgodno ści
zgodna z Wytycznymi Unii Europejskiej dot. urz ądze ń 98/37/EC
My,  STIGA AB, SE - 57328 TRANÅS-/-SWEDEN,  oświadczamy niniejszym na nasz ą wy łączn ą odpowiedzialno ść, że
produkty  przycinarka trawnikowa  ST 475,  do których odnosi si ę niniejsza deklaracja, odpowiadaj ą odpowiednim
podstawowym wymaganiom dotycz ącym bezpiecze ństwa i zdrowia nast ępuj ących Dyrektyw:98/37/EC
(Wytyczne dot. urz ądze ń),  89/336/EEC  (Wytyczne dot. EMV),  72/23/EEC (Wytyczne dot. niskiego napi ęcia) oraz  2000/
14/EWG  (Wytyczna dot. ha łasu) - w łącznie ze zmianami. Nast ępuj ące normy i/lub specyfickacje techniczne zosta ły
uwzgl ędnione w celu odpowiedniego wdro żenia wymaga ń dotycz ących bezpiecze ństwa i zdrowia wymienionych
w Dyrektywach:   VDE 0730 2ZP, VDE 0730 Teil 1:72, EN 786, EN 55014-1, EN 55014-2, EN 610\
00-3-2:1995, EN
61000-3-3:1995, EN 50366.
ustalony przez pomiar poziom ci śnienia akustycznego * 93 dB (A)
gwarantowany poziom ci śnienia akustycznego * 96 dB (A)
* Podana placówka: DPLF, D-34114 Kassel
Post ępowanie oceny zgodno ści wed ług za łącznika VI / wytyczna 2000/14/EG
TRANÅS, 13.05.2003                           Åke Winbladh, technický vedoucíPL