Maintenance & Storage - Stiga 7 Series Operator's Manual

• Pay careful attention to uneven ground
hills, dips, slopes, hidden hazards and
obstacles than could limit visibility.
• Be very careful near ravines,
ditches or embankments.
• Look out for traffic when using
the machine near the road.
• To avoid the risk of fire, do not leave the
machine with the engine hot on leaves,
dry grass or other flammable material.
Behaviour
• When running, the machine must always be
firmly held in both hands, (left hand on the
front hand grip and the right hand on the rear
hand grip, even if the operator is left-handed)
at a safe distance from all body parts.
• Always use caution and take on a
firm and well balances position.
• Avoid using unstable ladders or platforms.
• Avoid working alone or in an isolated place, in
case you have to find help after an accident.
• Never run, always walk.
• Make sure the bar does not come into violent
contact with foreign bodies/obstacles and
try to prevent any material from being hurled
by the moving chain. Kickback may occur if
the bar comes into contact with an obstacle.
Kickback occurs when the tip of the chain
comes in contact with an object or when the
wood contracts and jams the chain during
sawing. This contact with the tip of the chain
can cause a rapid backward motion, pushing
the guide bar up and towards the operator.
This also happens when the chain is jammed
along the upper part of the bar. In both cases,
kickback can cause the operator to lose
control of the chainsaw, leading to serious
consequences. To prevent kickbacks, take
all appropriate precautions provided below:
– Hold the saw firmly, with the thumbs
and fingers around the chainsaw grips,
and position your body and arms so that
you can resist the force of a kickback.
– Do not fully extend the arms and do
not saw above shoulder height.
– Only used the guide bar and chains
recommended by the manufacturer.
– Follow the manufacturer's
instructions regarding sharpening
and maintenance of the chainsaw.
• Avoid exposure to dust and sawdust
produced by the chain when cutting.
• Do not touch the engine parts which
heat up during use. Burns hazard.
• If something breaks or an accident
occurs during work, turn off the engine
immediately and move the machine away
to prevent further damage; if an accident
occurs with injuries or third parties are
injured, carry out the first aid measures
most suitable for the situation immediately
and contact the medical authorities for any
necessary health care. Carefully remove
any debris which could cause damage or
injury to persons or animals if ignored.
• Prolonged exposure to vibrations can
cause injuries and neurovascular disorders
(also called "Raynaud's syndrome" or
"white hand"), especially to people suffering
from circulation disorders. The symptoms
appear in the hands, wrists and fingers
and are shown through loss of sensitivity,
torpor, itching, pain and discolouring of
or structural changes to the skin. These
effects can be worsened by low ambient
temperatures and/or by gripping the hand
grips excessively tightly. If the symptoms
occur, the length of time the machine is used
must be reduced and a doctor consulted.
Use limitations
• Do not use the machine if you are unable
to hold it with both hands or keep it
steady on your legs while working.
• Never use the machine with damaged,
missing or incorrectly positioned guards.
• Don't use the machine if the attachments/
tools are not installed in their seats.
• Never disengage, deactivate, remove
or tamper with the safety systems/
microswitches installed.
• Do not alter the engine adjustments, nor
over-run it. If the engine is forced to work
with an excessive number of rotations,
the risk of personal injury increases.
• Do not strain the machine too much and
do not use a small machine for heavy
duty work. If you use the right machine,
you will reduce the risk of hazards and
improve the quality of your work.
2.4 MAINTENANCE, STORAGE
Ensure regular maintenance and correct
storage to maintain machine safety
and high performance levels.
Maintenance
• To reduce the risk of fire, regularly check
the machine for oil and/or fuel leaks.
• The noise and vibration levels shown in
these instructions are the maximum levels for
use of the machine. The use of an unbalanced
cutting element, the excessive speed of
movement, or the absence of maintenance
have a significant influence on noise
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