Assembly Components - Stiga 7 Series Operator's Manual

G. Toothed chain: cutting element,
consisting of drive links fitted with
small blades called "teeth" and side
connections held in place by rivets.
H. Chain restraint pin: safety device that
prevents uncontrolled movements of the
toothed chain should it break or slacken.
I. Spiked bumper: device installed
opposite the guide bar assembly
point acting as a pivot when it comes
into contact with a tree or trunk.
J. Spiked bumper guard: spiked
bumper cover to be fitted during
handling, transportation or storage
of the machine. This guard must be
removed when using the machine.
K. Bar cover guard: chainsaw cover on the
guide bar to be fitted during handling,
transportation or storage of the machine.
4. ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT The safety regulations to
follow during machine use are described
in Chapter 2. Strictly comply with these
instructions to avoid serious risks or hazards.
For storage and transport purposes, some
components of the machine are not installed
in the factory and have to be assembled after
unpacking. Follow the instructions below.
Unpacking and completing the assembly
should be done on a flat and stable surface,
with enough space for machine handling
and its packaging, always making use of
suitable equipment. Do not use the machine
until all the instructions provided in the
"ASSEMBLY " section have been carried out.

4.1 ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS

The packaging holds the components needed
for assembly as listed in the table below:
Description
Guide bar fitted with bar cover
Toothed chain
Key (housed below the lower section
of the machine) (Fig. 1.M)
Cutting chain sharpening filing tool
Documentation
4.1.1 Unpacking
1. Carefully open the packaging, paying
attention not to lose components.
2. Consult the documentation in the
box, including these instructions.
3. Remove all the unassembled
parts from the box.
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Dispose of the box and packaging in
compliance with local regulations.
4.2 ASSEMBLY OF THE GUIDE
BAR AND TOOTHED CHAIN
Always wear heavy duty gloves when
handling the bar and chain. Mount the
bar and chain very carefully so as not to
impair the safety and efficiency of the
machine. If in doubt, contact your dealer.
Perform all operations
with the engine off.
Before assembling the bar, check that
the chain brake is not engaged (par. 5.7).
1. Loosen all the nuts (Fig. 3.A) and remove
the clutch cover (Fig. 3.B) to get to the drive
sprocket and the point where the bar is fitted.
2. Remove the plastic spacer (Fig. 3.C); this
spacer must be used exclusively when
transporting the machine in its packaging
and must not be used at any other time.
3. Mount the bar (Fig. 4.A) by inserting the stud
bolts (Fig. 4.B) in the groove (Fig. 4.C) and
push it towards the back of the machine body.
4. Mount the chain (Fig. 5.A) around the
drive sprocket (Fig. 5.B) and along the
bar guide (Fig. 5.C), making sure it is
fitted in the right direction (Fig. 5.D).
If the tip of the bar is equipped with a nose
sprocket, make sure the drive links are
correctly inserted in the sprocket rims (Fig. 6).
5. Check that chain tension adjuster pin
(Fig. 7.A) is fitted properly into the hole
on the bar; if it isn't, turn the chain tension
adjuster screw using a screwdriver (Fig.
7.B), until the pin is completely inserted.
6. Refit the guard without fully
tightening the nuts.
7. Turn the chain tension adjuster screw (Fig.
8.A) to achieve the desired tension.
8. Raise the bar and tighten the guard nuts
securely using the wrench (Fig. 9).
EN - 6
Direction in which
the chain runs