Maintenance And Storage - Stiga SP 52 Operator's Manual

USING THE MACHINE / MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
opposite side of the fall, and hitting them with a
hammer until the tree falls.
• Bucking (Fig. 15)
WARNING!
branches are lying on the ground, the risk of
them being under tension, the direction the
branch may go during cutting and the risk of
the tree being unstable after the branch has
been cut.
1. Check the direction in which the branch is at-
tached to the tree
2. First cut on the side where the branch bends
and then finish cutting on the opposite side.
• Sawing logs (Fig. 16)
It is easier to saw a log using the spiked bumper.
1. Dig the spiked bumper into the log and use it as
a pivot. Cut with an arched motion to make the
bar penetrate the wood.
2. Repeat several times if necessary, changing
the point where you plant the spiked bumper.
• Sawing a log on the ground (Fig. 17)
Cut up to half the diameter, roll the log over and fin-
ishing sawing on the other side.

8. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

WARNING!
of others:
– Correct maintenance is essential to maintain
the original efficiency and safety of the ma-
chine over time.
– Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be
sure the equipment is in safe working con-
dition.
– Never use the machine with worn or dam-
aged parts. Damaged parts are to be re-
placed and never repaired.
– Only use original spare parts. Parts that are
not of the same quality can seriously dam-
age the equipment and compromise safety.
Be careful of where the
For your safety and that
• Sawing a raised log (Fig. 18)
1. If you are sawing the overhanging end of a sup-
ported log (A), first cut a third of the diameter
from the bottom upwards, then finish from the
top.
2. If you are sawing between two supports (B),
cut a third of the diameter from the top down-
wards, then finish from the bottom.
3. END OF OPERATIONS
When you have finished your work:
– Switch off the engine as indicated above
(Chap. 6).
– Wait for the chain to stop and allow the machine
to cool.
– Loosen the rod fastening nuts to reduce chain
tension.
– Remove any traces of sawdust or oil deposits
from the chain.
– If there is excessive dirt or resin build-up, disas-
semble the chain and place it in a container with
a specific cleanser. Then rinse it with clean wa-
ter and treat it with a suitable anticorrosive spray,
before reassembling on the machine.
– Fit the bar cover before reassembling the ma-
chine.
WARNING!
before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce fire hazards, clean the machine
thoroughly to get rid of any sawdust, bran-
ches, leaves or excess grease, never leave
containers with the cut debris inside the stor-
age area.
WARNING!
ations:
– Remove the spark plug cap.
– Wait until the engine is sufficiently cold.
– Use protective gloves when handling the
bar and chain.
– Keep the bar protection devices on, except
when intervening directly on the bar or the
chain.
– Never dispose of oils, fuel or other polluting
materials in unauthorised places.
EN
Allow the engine to cool
During maintenance oper-
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