STIGA SCM 240 R Pedestrian Controlled Cylinder Mower Owner’s Manual

: October 30, 2023
: STIGA

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STIGA SCM 240 R Pedestrian Controlled Cylinder Mower
SCM 240 R Pedestrian Controlled Cylinder Mower
Product Usage Instructions

STIGA SCM 240 R Pedestrian Controlled Cylinder Mower

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SCM 240 R Pedestrian Controlled Cylinder Mower

Product Information

Product Name: Tosaerba cilindrico con conducente a piedi
Model Numbers: SCM 240 R, SCM 440 FS
Manufacturing Date: December 2022
Product Type: Pedestrian-controlled cylinder mower
Weight: Not specified
Cutting Width: SCM 240 R – 40cm, SCM 440 FS – 40cm
Cutting Height: Minimum – 25mm, Maximum – 76mm
Cutting Means Code: SCM 240 R – 118810212/0, SCM 440 FS -118810181/0

Product Usage Instructions

Read the instruction booklet carefully before using the machine.
Check the model number and manufacturing date to ensure that it matches the product you have.
Refer to Figures 2 and 3 for the overall dimensions of the product.
Ensure that the cutting height is set according to your preference within the minimum and maximum limits specified.
Identify the cutting means code that corresponds to your product model.
Ensure that the product is on a flat surface before use.
Start the product by following the instructions provided in the instruction booklet.
Push the product forward to mow the lawn.
After use, turn off the product and store it in a safe and dry place.

TECHNICAL DATA

Model
For overall dimensions, see figure 2 and 3
A Length
B height
C width
Cutting width
Weight
cutting height
Min
Max
Cutting means code

CAUTION: READ THOROUGHLY THE INSTRUCTION BOOKLET BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. Keep it for future reference.

SAFETY REGULATIONS please follow meticulously

TRAINING

WARNING! Read these instructions carefully before using the machine. Be familiar with the controls and the proper use of the machine. Please keep all the warnings and instructions for future reference.
Never allow children or people unfamiliar with these instructions to use the machine. Local regulations may restrict the age of the operator.
The appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and over and by people with reduced physical, sensorial, or mental abilities, or lacking experience and the necessary familiarity with the machine as long as they are adequately supervised or have received adequate instructions on the safe use of the appliance and understand all hazards linked to its operation. Children must not play with the appliance. Routine cleaning and maintenance operations must not be performed by children except under adequate supervision.
Never use the machine when bystanders, especially children, or pets are in the surroundings.
Never use the machine if the user is tired or unwell, or has taken medicine, drugs, alcohol, or substances that may slow his reflexes and compromise his judgment.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people or their property. It is the user’s responsibility to assess the potential risk of the area where work is to be carried out and to take all the necessary precautions to ensure his own safety and that of others, particularly on slopes or rough, slippery, and unstable ground.
In the event of changes in ownership or loan of the machine, make sure the future user reads the instructions for use provided in this manual.

PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS

When using the machine always wear sturdy, slip-resistant footwear and long trousers. Never activate the machine when barefoot or wearing open-toe sandals. Do not wear chains, bracelets, or cumbersome clothing with strings or ties. Tie back long hair. Always wear hearing protectors.
Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all objects which may be thrown by the machine (stones, sticks, metal wire, bones, etc.)
Before use, check that the machine is in good working order, in particular: check the cutting-means assembly, making sure that the fasteners and cutting unit are not worn or damaged. Replace a worn or damaged cutter blade and screws as a set to preserve balance. Any repair shall be performed by an authorized service center.

DURING OPERATION

Mow only in daylight or with good artificial light in good visibility conditions. Keep persons, children, and animals away from the working area.
If possible, avoid mowing wet grass. Avoid working in the rain and when there is a thunderstorm risk. Do not use the machine in bad weather, especially if there is a risk of lightning.
Always make sure you have a steady foothold on slopes.
Never run, always walk. Do not allow the lawnmower to pull you along.
Take care when approaching obstacles that obscure your vision.
When mowing on a slope, proceed up and down the slope as opposed to across it, taking great care when changing direction that the first wheels do not hit obstacles (such as stones, branches, roots, etc.), that may cause the machine to slide sideways, rollover or otherwise cause loss of control.
The machine may not be driven on slopes greater than 20º in any direction.
Be extremely careful when pulling the lawnmower toward you. Look behind you to make sure there are no obstacles.
Immobilize the cutting means if the lawnmower must be inclined for transport, when moving over surfaces other than grass and when the lawnmower is transported from or to an area that must be cut.
Look out for traffic when using the machine near the road.
Never use the machine if the safeguards are damaged.
Exercise caution in the proximity of cliffs, ditches, or embankments.
Do not put hands or feet near or under rotating parts. Keep clear of the discharge opening at all times.
Only use accessories approved by the machine manufacturer.
Do not use the machine if the accessories/tools are not installed in the correct places.
After striking a foreign object. Inspect the machine for damage and make repairs before re-starting and operating the machine;
When operating the machine, always stay at a safe distance from the rotary cutting means assembly, as dictated by the length of the handle.
WARNING – In the event of failures or accidents when working with the machine, move the machine away to avoid causing further damage; in the event of accidents with injuries to operators or third parties, take the first aid measures which are most appropriate to deal with the situation and contact a health care facility for the necessary treatment. Carefully remove any debris which could cause damage or injury to persons or animals if ignored.

MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

WARNING! – Before cleaning or doing maintenance work, read the relevant instructions. Wear adequate clothing and work gloves whenever your hands are at risk.
WARNING! – Never use the machine with worn or damaged parts. Faulty or worn-out parts must always be replaced and never repaired. Only use original spare parts: The use or non-original and/or incorrectly fitted parts will compromise the safety of the machine, and may cause accidents or personal injuries for which the Manufacturer is under no circumstance liable or responsible.
Any regulations and maintenance operations not described herein must be carried out by your Dealer or Authorized Service Centre, which has the necessary knowledge and equipment to en-sure that the work is carried out correctly, maintaining the correct degree of safety and the original operating conditions of the machine. Any adjustments or maintenance operations carried out by people not having the necessary knowledge will nullify the warranty and exonerate the manufacturer from all liability.
After use, check for any damage.
Keep all nuts, bolts, and screws tight to be sure the equipment is in safe working condition. Regular maintenance is essential for safety and for maintaining performance levels.
Regularly check that the cutting means screws are securely tightened.
Wear suitable work gloves when handling the cutting means during removal and reinstallation operations.
Keep the cutting means well-balanced during sharpening.. All operations concerning the cutting deck assy (disassembling, sharpening, balancing, assembling and/or replacement) are tough work and require specific knowledge as well as special tools; for the sake of safety, they should always be performed by an authorized service center.
Be careful during the adjustment of the machine to prevent entrapment of the fingers between moving parts of the cutting means and fixed parts of the machine.
Never touching the cutting means assembly until it is completely stationary. Exercise caution when performing work on the cutting-means assembly as it may move.
Replace any instruction or warning message stickers, if damaged.
Store the machine where children cannot get to it.

TRANSPORT AND HANDLING

Whenever it is necessary to move, lift, transport, or tilt the machine it is necessary to:
- wear hardwearing work gloves;
- take hold of the machine in places that offer a safe grip, taking into account its weight and center of gravity.
- carry out the operation with as many people as are needed to handle the weight of the machine safely and based on the characteristics of the means or transport or the location where the machine is to be placed or picked up.
During transport, make sure the machine is securely fastened with ropes of chains.

ENVIRONMENT

Safeguarding the environment must be a relevant and priority aspect of machine use, of benefit to the community and the environment we live in. Avoid being a disturbance to the neighborhood.
Adhere strictly to the local regulations governing the disposal of packaging, damaged parts or any other element which may have an impact on the environment; this waste should not be disposed of along with standard household waste but must be disposed of separately and sent to special waste disposal facilities for handling and recycling.
Adhere strictly to local regulations governing the disposal of cuttings.
When the machine is withdrawn from service, do not dump it in the environment, but take it to a waste disposal facility in accordance with the local regulations in force.

GETTING TO KNOW THE MACHINE

MACHINE DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF APPLICATION
This machine is a garden tool and precisely a pe-pedestrian-controlled lawnmower. The machine is made up of a chassis fitted with wheels and a handle. When the handle is pushed by the operator the wheels activate a cut- ting-means assembly enclosed in a safety guard. The operator can run the machine from behind the handle and consequently always stay at a safe distance from the rotary cutting means assembly. When the operator stops pushing the machine, the cutting means the assembly stops working.

Intended use
This machine has been designed and built to cut (and collect) grass in gardens and lawns of a size to match the machine’s capacity. The machine is run by an operator working on foot. The cut grass is expelled and deposited directly on the ground. A grass collection sack (optional) may be used to collect grass cuttings during use.

User types
This machine is designed for use by the general public, i.e. non-professional operators using this type of machinery for the first time and/or inexperienced. This machine is intended for “hobby use”.

Improper use
Any other use, different from the uses cited above, may be dangerous and cause injury and/or material damage. Improper uses (by way of example and not limited to) are:

carrying people, children, or animals on the machine;
riding on the machine;
using the machine to pick up leaves or debris;
using the machine to clip hedges or cut any vegetation other than grass;
use of the machine by more than one person at a time.

IDENTIFICATION LABEL (see Figure 1)

Name and address of Manufacturer
Manufacturing Country
Description of the machine
Model name
Basic model
Year of manufacturer
Identification letter
Serial number
GGP code
MACHINE COMPONENTS (see Figure 1)
Machine body
Handgrip
Handle extensions
The end part of the handle
Fasteners for installing the handle
Plastic trim
Grass collection sack (optional, not included, for sale separately) (Fig. 2 and 3)

Straight after purchase write down the serial number of your machine in the relative space in Figure (1.10)

COMPLETE ASSEMBLY

NOTE The machine can be supplied with some parts already assembled.
WARNING! Unpacking and completing the assembly should be done on a flat and stable surface, with enough space for machine handling and packaging, always making use of suitable equipment. Disposal of the packaging should be done in accordance with the local regulations in force. Complete machine assembly following the indication hereunder.

Handle assembly
(see Figure 5)

Couple the bottom part (1) of the handle onto the pins (2) on the machine chassis and install the safety circlips (3).
Assemble the two extensions (4) to the bottom handle using the screws, circlips, and knobs provided.
Leave the knobs (5) slightly slack to facilitate the assembly of the handgrip.
Insert the handgrip (6) on the extensions and secure it in place with the remaining screws and safety circlips Tighten up the knobs.

Installation of the trim (see figure 4)

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For SCM 440 SF model only. Position the trim (1) where the extensions and the bottom part of the handle (2) meet. Press on the trim gently until it is securely fitted in place. No screws are required.

CUTTING HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (see figure 6)
Model SCM 440 FS
Adjust the height by moving the lever (1) to one of the 9 positions.

Model SCM 240 R
Slacken the knob (2), move the roller (3) to achieve the required height, and then tighten the knob. Carry out the same adjustment on both sides to achieve uniform cutting height. Further cutting positions can be achieved by moving the handle (2) to holes 4 and 5.

GRASS CUTTING
NOTE This machine can be used to mow lawns in a number of different ways; before starting work, prepare the machine based on how the lawn is to be mowed.
Install the sack (if purchased).

Grass cutting
The grass will look better if cutting is always carried out at the same height and working alternately in the two directions. Empty the grass collection sack when it is full.

Lawn care recommendations

Each type of grass has different characteristics and may thus require different ways of caring for the lawn; always read the instructions on seed boxes for mowing height for the growing conditions in the work area. Keep in mind that most grass is made up of a stem and one or more leaves. If leaves are fully cut, the lawn is damaged and growth is more difficult. The following indications generally apply:

cutting too low tears and uproots the grass, giving it a “spotted” appearance;
in the summer, cutting must be higher to prevent the ground from drying;
do not cut wet grass; this could reduce cutting means efficiency due to sticky grass and tear the lawn.
for particularly high grass, initially mow at the maximum height allowed by the machine then mow again after two or three days.

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

Store the lawnmower in a dry place.
IMPORTANT Routine and accurate maintenance are essential in maintaining original machine safety and performance levels.

Wear sturdy work gloves when carrying out cleaning operations;
Wash the machine thoroughly with water after each use;
immediately touch up any damaged paintwork with anti-rust paint to stop rust forming which could corrode the metalwork.

Cutting means maintenance
Adjustment and sharpening of the cutting mean assembly must be carried out at a specialized center that has the right equipment. If you are not going to use your mower for a prolonged period of time, grease the cutting-means assembly adequately.