Maintenance, Storage - Stiga CS 80 Li Manual De Instrucciones

comes in contact with an object or when the
wood contracts and jams the chain during
sawing. This contact with the tip of the chain
can cause a rapid backward motion, pushing
the guide bar up and towards the operator.
This also happens when the chain is jammed
along the upper part of the bar. In both cases,
kickback can cause the operator to lose
control of the chain saw, leading to serious
consequences. To prevent kickbacks, take
all appropriate precautions provided below:
1. Hold the saw firmly, with the thumbs
and fingers around the chain saw grips,
and position your body and arms so that
you can resist the force of a kickback.
2. Do not fully extend the arms and do
not saw above shoulder height.
3. Only use the guide bar and chains
recommended by the manufacturer.
4. Follow the manufacturer's
instructions regarding sharpening
and maintenance of the chain saw.
• Avoid exposure to dust and sawdust
produced by the chain when cutting.
• If something breaks or an accident
occurs during work, turn off the motor
immediately and move the machine away
to prevent further damage; if an accident
occurs with injuries or third parties are
injured, carry out the first aid measures
most suitable for the situation immediately
and contact the medical authorities for any
necessary health care. Carefully remove
any debris which could cause damage or
injury to persons or animals if ignored.
• Prolonged exposure to vibrations can
cause injuries and neurovascular disorders
(also called "Raynaud's syndrome" or "white
finger"), especially to people suffering
from circulation disorders. The symptoms
can regard the hands, wrists and fingers
and are shown through loss of sensitivity,
torpor, itching, pain and discolouring of
or structural changes to the skin. These
effects can be worsened by low ambient
temperatures and/or by gripping the
handgrips excessively tightly. If the symptoms
occur, the length of time the machine is used
must be reduced and a doctor consulted.
Use limitations
• Do not use the machine if you are unable
to hold it with both hands or keep it
steady on your legs while working.
• Never use the machine with damaged,
missing or incorrectly positioned guards.
• Never disengage, deactivate, remove
or tamper with the safety systems/
microswitches installed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch
is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Do not strain the machine too much and
do not use a small machine for heavy-
duty work. If you use the right machine,
you will reduce the risk of hazards and
improve the quality of your work.

2.4 MAINTENANCE, STORAGE

Ensure regular maintenance and correct
storage to maintain machine safety
and high performance levels.
Maintenance
• Never use the machine with worn or
damaged parts. Faulty or worn-out parts must
always be replaced and never repaired.
The noise and vibration levels shown
in these instructions are the maximum
levels for use of the machine. The use of an
unbalanced cutting element, the excessive
speed of movement, or the absence of
maintenance have a significant influence on
noise emissions and vibrations. Consequently,
it is necessary to take preventive steps to
eliminate possible damage due to high levels
of noise and stress from vibration. Maintain
the machine well, wear ear protection
devices, and take breaks while working.
Storage
• To reduce fire risks, do not leave
containers with debris inside a room.
2.5 BATTERY / BATTERY CHARGER
IMPORTANT The following safety instructions
are in addition to the safety requirements
provided in the specific battery and battery
charger manual delivered with this machine.
• Only use battery chargers recommended
by the manufacturer to recharge batteries.
An inadequate battery charger may
cause electric shock, overheating or
corrosive liquid to leak from the battery
• Use only batteries specifically designed
for your power tool. The use of other
batteries may cause injuries and fire risks.
• Make sure that the machine is switched
off before inserting the battery. Inserting
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