Checking The Battery; Checking The Chain Tension; Safety Checks - Stiga CS 700 Li 48 Manual De Instrucciones

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 nuts, using the supplied
wrench (Fig.3.A);
2. turn the chain tension adjuster screw (Fig. 9)
to achieve the desired tension;
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3. raise the bar and tighten the guard nut
securely using the wrench supplied (Fig. 11).
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.
6.1.4 Use of the backpack (if provided)
1. Insert the battery inside one of the slots
provided in the battery backpack (Fig. 13.)
pushing down all the way until you hear a "
click" that locks it in place and guarantees
its electrical contact;
2. connect the cable to the backpack in the
appropriate socket (Fig. 14 A) and turn it
until you hear a " click "that locks it in place
and guarantees its electrical contact;
3. adjust the shoulder straps and fasten the
harness at the front (Fig. 17).

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
Cooling air ducts
Guide rod
Chain
Guards
Battery
Machine
EN - 10
Result
Clean, dry, without
traces of oil and
grease, and fixed
correctly and firmly
to the machine.
Correctly tightened
(not loose)
Not clogged
Properly installed
Sharp, not damaged
or worn, mounted and
tensioned correctly.
Intact, undamaged.
No damage to
the casing, no
liquid leakage
No signs of
damage or wear