How To Start - Stop The Engine - Stiga C 1.8 Operator's Manual

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WARNING!
the chain brake does not function correctly
and have it inspected by your dealer.
4. CHAIN LUBRICANT
IMPORTANT
Only use chain-saw oil or
adhe s ive oil for chain-saws. Do not use oil con­
taining impurities, to avoid clogging the tank filter
and permanently damaging the oiler.
IMPORTANT
bio­degradable. The use of mineral oil or engine oil
can have a serious impact on the environment.
It is essential that you use good quality oil to lubri-
cate the cutting parts effectively.
Used or poor quality oil does not guarantee good
lubrication and reduces the duration of the chain
and bar.
IMPORTANT
the oil level should be checked and topped up to
1 cm from the rim of the filler. The oil level must not
drop below the «MIN» level mark.
5. ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
DANGER!
are not compatible.

6. HOW TO START - STOP THE ENGINE

STARTING THE ENGINE (Fig. 12)
Before starting the engine:
– Fasten the extension lead (1) to the cable clamp
on the rear handgrip.
– FIRST connect the power cable plug (2) to the
extension lead (3) and THEN plug the extension
lead into the mains socket (4).
– Take off the bar cover.
– Make sure the bar is not touching the ground or
any other object
To start the engine (Fig. 12):
1. Disengage the chain brake (5) by pulling the
front hand guard towards the front handgrip.
2. Hold the chain-saw firmly with both hands.
PREPARING TO WORK / STARTING - STOPPING THE ENGINE
Do not use the machine if
The chain lubricating oil is
Before each machine use,
Electricity and moisture
– Always handle and connect electric cables
in dry conditions.
– Keep electric sockets or cables away from
wet and damp areas (e.g. puddles or wet
ground).
The quality of the extension leads must be no less
than H07RN-F or H07VV-F, with a minimum sec-
tion of 1.5 mm and a recommended maximum
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length of 30 m.
To avoid overheating, do not keep the extension
lead rolled up during use.
DANGER!
tion of any electrical equipment to the mains
of a building must be installed by a qualified
electrician in conformity with the regulations
in force. Incorrect wiring can cause serious
injury and even death.
DANGER!
chine using a differential switch (RCD ­ Resid­
ual Current Device) with a tripping current of
max. 30 mA.
IMPORTANT
To prevent power supply ou­
tages:
– m ake sure that the electric system's overall ca­
pacity is adequate;
– c onnect the machine to a mains socket with suf­
ficient amperage;
– avoid simultaneous use of other electrical ap­
pliances with high power consumption.
3. Press the safety button (6) and then the switch
(7).
NOTE
switch, the safety button is also released and the
engine stops.
WARNING!
second to come to a stop after the engine is
switched off.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
To stop the engine:
– Release the switch (7).
– FIRST unplug the extension lead (3) from the
mains socket (4) and THEN disconnect the
power cable (2) of the machine from the exten-
sion lead (3).
The permanent connec­
Supply power to the ma­
When you release the
The chain may take one