Safety Checks; Checking The Chain Brake - Stiga 7 Series Operator's Manual

6.2 SAFETY CHECKS

Run the following safety checks and
check that the results correspond to
those outlined on the tables.
Always carry out the safety
checks before use.
Always carry out daily inspection before
use and after dropping or other impacts
to identify significant damage or defect.
6.2.1 General check
Object
Hand grips and guards
(Fig. 1.B - 1.E)
Screws on the
machine and bar
Guide bar (Fig. 1.F)
Chain (Fig. 1.G)
Air filter (Fig. 38.B)
Electric cables and
spark plug cable
Spark plug cap
(Fig. 31.A)
6.2.2 Machine operating test
Action
Start the machine
(par. 6.3)
Engage the throttle
trigger lever (Fig.
12.B) and the interlock
lever simultaneously
(Fig. 12.C).
Result
Clean, dry, without
traces of oil and
grease, and fixed
correctly and firmly
to the machine.
Correctly tightened
(not loose)
Properly installed.
Sharp, not damaged
or worn, mounted and
tensioned correctly.
Clean
Undamaged to
prevent sparks.
Undamaged and
fitted correctly on
the spark plug
Result
The chain (Fig.
1.G) must not move
when the engine
is running idle.
Do not use the
machine if the chain
moves when the
engine is running
idle; in this case,
contact your dealer.
The levers must
move freely and
not be forced. The
chain moves.
Action
Release the throttle
trigger lever (Fig.
12.B) and the interlock
lever (Fig. 12.C).
Engage the throttle
trigger lever (without
pressing the interlock
lever) (Fig. 12.B).
Press the engine start/
stop switch (Fig. 11.C)
CHECKING THE
CHAIN BRAKE
1. Start the machine
(par. 6.3 ):
2. Grasp the hand
grips firmly with
both hands.
3. Use the throttle
lever to keep the
chain moving, push
the front hand guard
forwards using the
back of your left
hand;(par. 5.7 ).
If any of the results fails to match
the instructions provided in the following
table, do not use the machine! Take it
to an Authorised Service Centre to be
checked and repaired if necessary.
6.3 STARTUP
IMPORTANT A label (Fig. 2) is placed on the
machine that summarizes the start up main steps.
The label is a quick guide and it does not
replace the procedures specified below.
Before starting the machine:
1. Place the machine firmly on the ground.
2. Remove the bar cover guard (Fig. 1.K) and
the spiked bumper guard (Fig. 1.J) (if fitted).
3. Make sure the bar and the chain are not
touching the ground or any other object.
EN - 9
Result
The levers must return
automatically and
rapidly to the neutral
position, the engine
must return to running
idle and the chain
must be stationary.
The throttle trigger
lever remains blocked.
The switch must
move easily from
one position to
another and must
return automatically
to the start position
when released.
3. The chain must stop
moving immediately.
When the chain has
stopped, immediately
release the throttle
trigger lever and
disengage the chain
brake (par. 5.7).