Preparing To Use The Chainsaw On The Tree; Start-Up; Working - Stiga PR 500 Li 48 Manual De Instrucciones

6.3 PREPARING TO USE THE
CHAINSAW ON THE TREE
The chainsaw must be equipped with a flat
strap with end slots suitable for attaching
it to the operator's belt harness.
1. Fasten the flat strap with end loops
to the fastening point (Fig. 18.A)
on the rear of the chainsaw.
2. Provide suitable clasp clips to allow
both indirect (via the flat strap with
end slots) and direct (on the chainsaw
fastening point) fastening of the chainsaw
to the operator's belt harness.
3. Make sure that the electrical circuit is
switched off (Lights off) (Fig. 15.B).
4. Make sure the chain brake
is engaged (par. 5.4).
5. Pass the machine to the operator
situated on the tree.
Check that the chainsaw is connected
securely when passed to the operator
in the tree and check that it is fastened
to the belt harness before releasing it
from the equipment used to lift it.
6. Fasten the chainsaw to the fastening
point on the operator's harness (Fig. 19).
The fastening points can be central
points (front or rear) or side points:
– where possible, connect the saw to the
rear centre point (Fig. 18 A) to prevent it
from interfering with the climbing ropes
and ensure that the weight is supported
by the operator's back (Fig. 20).
NOTE The possibility of fastening the
chainsaw directly to the belt harness
reduces the risk of damaging the equipment
whilst moving around the tree.
The chainsaw must always
be switched off when it is directly
fastened to the belt harness.
IMPORTANT When moving the chainsaw
from one fastening point to another, make sure
the machine is fastened to a new position before
unfastening from the previous fastening point.

6.4 START-UP

6.4.1 Start-up with battery
1. Remove the bar cover guard (Fig. 1.K) and
the spiked bumper guard (Fig. 1.J) (if fitted).
2. Make sure the bar and the chain are not
touching the ground or any other object.
3. Insert the battery correctly into its
housing (par. 21 B) (par. 7.2.3).
4. Press the safety button (blue light) (Fig. 15.A).
5. Press the throttle lock lever (Fig. 16.B)
and throttle trigger lever. (Fig. 16.A).
6.4.2 Start-up with battery
simulator (if provided)
1. Remove the bar cover guard (Fig. 1.K) and
the spiked bumper guard (Fig. 1.J) (if fitted).
2. Make sure lthe bar and the chain are not
touchingthe ground or any other object.
3. Insert the battery simulator correctly into
its housing on the machine (Fig.21.P).
4. Connect the connection cable to
the battery simulator (Fig.21.O).
5. Select the battery to be operated using
the selector switch (Fig. 14.B).
6. Press the safety push-button
(blue light) (Fig. 15.A).
7. Press the throttle lock lever (Fig. 16.B)
and throttle trigger lever. (Fig. 16.A).

6.5 WORKING

Before felling or delimbing for
the first time, make sure:
– to have been specifically trained
to use this type of equipment;
– to have carefully read the safety
regulations and user instructions
contained in this manual;
– you practise first on logs on the ground
or attached to trestles, in order to
get familiar with the machine and the
most suitable cutting techniques.
To use the machine proceed as follows:
• Always disengage the chain brake, pulling the
lever towards you before using the throttle.
• The machine must always be firmly held in
both hands, with the left hand on the front
hand grip and the right hand on the rear hand
grip, even if the operator is left-handed.
Stop the machine immediately
if the chain stops during sawing.
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