Using The Machine; Preliminary Procedures; Safety Checks - Stiga CS 100 Li 20 A Operator's Manual

cutting. Kickbacks occur following an irregular
contact of the tip of the bar, with a rapid upward
movement of the bar that causes the hand to
strike the front guard (Fig. 1.D)
It must be manually released to disengage the
chain brake.
Chain brake engaged.
This is achieved when the
front hand guard is pushed
all the way forward.
Chain brake disengaged. This
is achieved when the front hand
guard is pulled all the way back,
towards the machine body,
until it clicks into position.
Do not use the machine if the chain
brake does not function correctly and
have it inspected by your dealer.

6. USING THE MACHINE

The safety regulations to follow are
described in chap. 2. Strictly comply with
these instructions to avoid serious risks or
dangers.
IMPORTANT For instructions regarding the
motor and the battery (if supplied), read the
relevant manuals.

6.1 PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES

Before starting to work, it is necessary to carry
out several checks and operations to ensure you
can work efficiently and in maximum safety.
6.1.1 Checking the battery
Purchase the battery with the capacity that most
suits your operational requirements and fully
charge it according to the instructions in the
battery booklet.
The list of approved batteries for this machine is
found in the "Technical Data" table (sheet ii).
• Before each use:
– check the battery charge status according
to the instructions in the battery booklet.
6.1.2 Filling with chain lubrication oil
Fill with chain lubrication oil before using the
machine. For oil filling methods and precautions
see par. 7.3.
6.1.3 Checking the chain tension
Perform all operations with the motor off.
Always wear heavy duty work gloves.
Check the chain tension.
The tension is correct when the drive links
do not slip out of the chain guides if you hold
the chain in the middle of the bar (Fig. 10).
To adjust the chain tension:
1. loosen the cover nut, using the supplied
wrench or loosen the knob (Fig. 3 A);
2. turn the chain tension adjuster screw or act on
the ring nut (Fig. 9 A) to achieve the desired
tension;
(-)
3. raise the bar and tighten the guard nut
securely using the wrench supplied or tighten
the knob (Fig. 11 A)
Never work with the chain loose,
as it can be hazardous if the chain
slips out of the bar guides.
IMPORTANT During the first period of use
(or after replacing the chain) it must be checked
more frequently due to settling of the chain.

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 a daily inspection of
the machine before use, after a fall or other
impact to detect any damage or significant
defects.
6.2.1 General safety check
Object
Grip and guards
Screws on the
machine and blade
EN - 9
(+)
Result
Clean, dry, without
traces of oil and
grease, and fixed
correctly and firmly
to the machine.
Correctly tightened
(not loose)