Routine Maintenance; General Information; Battery - Stiga CS 700 Li 48 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT Always remove the battery
(par. 7.2.2) and fit the blade guard whenever
the machine is unused or left unattended.

7. ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

7.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

The safety regulations to follow are
described in chap. 2. Strictly comply with
these instructions to avoid serious risks or
dangers.
Before conducting
cleaning or
interventions on the machine:
• Stop the machine;
• Wait until the chain is stationary;
• Remove the battery from its housing;
• Apply the bar cover, except when working
directly on the chain or bar itself.
• Wait until the motor is sufficiently cold;
• Read the relevant instructions;
• Use suitable clothing, protective gloves and
goggles;
• The frequency and types of maintenance are
summarised in the "Maintenance Table". This
table will help you maintain your machine's
safety and performance.
the main interventions to be made and the
frequency applicable to each of them. Carry out
the relevant intervention according to the first
deadline.
• The use of non-genuine and/or incorrectly
assembled spare parts and attachments could
adversely affect machine operation and safety.
The manufacturer shall decline all liability in the
event of injuries or damages caused by such
parts.
• Genuine spare parts are supplied by authorised
assistance workshops and dealers.
IMPORTANT Any
adjustment operations not described in this
manual must be carried out by your dealer or
Authorised Service Centre.

7.2 BATTERY

7.2.1 Battery power reserve
Battery autonomy is mainly influenced by:
a. environmental factors, that cause
higher energy requirements:
– cutting trees and branches that are too thick.
any inspections,
maintenance/adjustment
It summarises
maintenance
b. operator behaviour that should be avoided:
– switching the machine on and off
frequently whilst working;
– adopting a cutting technique
that is unsuitable for the work to
be performed (par. 6.5).
To optimise battery power reserve it is always
recommended to:
• cut wood when dry;
• use the most appropriate technique for the work
to be performed.
If the need arises to use the machine for sessions
which exceed the capability of a standard battery,
it is possible to:
• purchase a second standard battery to
immediately replace the discharged battery,
without
operations.
7.2.2 Battery removal and recharging
1. Press the lock push-button placed
in the battery on the machine
(Fig. 31.A) or in the battery on the
backpack (Fig. 32. A) (if provided).
2. remove the battery from the machine
(Fig. 31.K) or from the battery
backpack (Fig. 32.K) (if provided).
3. Fit the battery (Fig. 33.A) in the battery
charger housing (Fig. 33.B).
4. Connect the battery charger to a mains power
socket (Fig. 33.C) with voltage matching the
one indicated on the rating plate.
5. Fully charge the battery according to the
instructions in the battery/battery charger
booklet.
NOTE The battery is equipped with a guard
that inhibits recharging if the environmental
temperature is not between 4 and +40 °C.
NOTE The battery can be recharged at any
time, even partially, with no risk of damaging
it.Refitting the battery on the machine
and
When recharging is completed:
1. Remove the battery (Fig. 34.A) from the
housing in the battery charger (do not keep
charging when recharging is completed).
2. Disconnect the battery charger from the
electrical outlet (Fig. 34.B).
3. Insert the battery into its housing on the
machine (Fig. 18.K) or in one compartment
of the battery backpack (Fig. 13) (if provided).
4. Push down the battery all the way until
you hear a " click" that locks it in place and
guarantees the electrical contact.
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