Guide Bar Maintenance; Storing; Storing The Machine; Storing The Battery - Stiga CS 700 Li 48 Operator's Manual

Always wear heavy duty gloves when
handling the bar and chain.
Chain sharpening is necessary when:
– The sawdust looks like dust.
– Cutting becomes more difficult.
– The cut is not straight.
– Vibrations increase.
Kickback may occur if the chain is not
sufficiently sharpened
IMPORTANT It is recommended to have an
Authorised centre sharpen the chain using the
right tools to ensure minimum removal of material
and even sharpness on all the cutting edges.
8.3.1 Replacing the toothed chain
Replace the chain whenever:
– the length of the cutting edges reduces to 5
mm or less;
– there is too much play between the links and
the rivets.
– the cutting speed is too slow and the repeated
sharpening does not improve the cutting
speed. The chain is worn.
IMPORTANT After replacing the chain, its
tension level must be checked more frequently
due to settling of the chain.

8.4 GUIDE BAR MAINTENANCE

Any work on the guide bar requires
NOTE
specific experience and special tools in order to
achieve top workmanship standards; for safety
purposes, we recommend you contact your dealer
to ensure work is done correctly.
To avoid asymmetrical wear on the bar, make sure
it is turned over periodically.
To keep the bar in perfect working order, proceed
as follows:
1. grease the bearings on the nose sprocket (if
present) with the syringe (not included).
2. clean the bar groove with the scraper (not
included) (Fig. 37.A);
3. clean the lubrication holes (Fig. 37.B);
4. with a flat file, remove burr from the edges and
level off the guides.
8.4.1 Replacing the bar
Replace the bar whenever:
– the groove is not as deep as the height of
the drive links (which must never touch the
bottom);
– the inside of the guide is worn enough to
make the chain lean to one side.

9. STORING

9.1 STORING THE MACHINE

When the machine is to be stored away:
1. Remove the battery from its housing and
recharge it;
2. Mount the bar cover.
3. Wait until the motor is sufficiently cold;
4. Clean (par. 7.4).
5. Check there are no loose or damaged
components. If
damaged components and tighten any screws
and loose bolts or contact the authorised
service centre.
6. Store the machine:
– in a dry place
– protected from inclement weather
– in a place where children cannot get to it
– 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 If unused for any length of time,
recharge the battery every two months to prolong
its working life.

10. HANDLING AND TRANSPORTATION

Whenever the machine is to be handled, raised,
transported or tilted you must:
• Stop the machine;
• Wait until the chain is stationary;
• Remove the battery from its housing and
recharge it;
• Mount the bar cover;
• Wait until the motor is sufficiently cold;
• Wear heavy work gloves;
• Only hold the machine using the hand grips and
position the bar in the opposite direction to that
used during operation;
When transporting the machine on a vehicle,
always:
• fasten the machine securely with cables or
chains;
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necessary, replace the