Refuelling; Topping Up The Chain Oil Tank; Cleaning The Machine And The Engine; Cleaning The Chain - Stiga SP 386 Manuel D'utilisation

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To prepare the fuel mixture:
1. Place about half the amount of
petrol in a homologated tank.
2. Add all the oil.
3. Add the rest of the petrol.
4. Close the top and shake well.
IMPORTANT The fuel mixture tends to age.
Do not prepare excessive amounts of the fuel
mixture to avoid the formation of deposits.
IMPORTANT Keep the petrol and
fuel mixture containers separate and
easily identifiable to avoid the mistake
of using one in place of the other.
IMPORTANT Periodically clean the petrol and
fuel mixture containers to remove any deposits.

7.3 REFUELLING

Refuelling must take place when
the machine is switched off and
the spark plug cap removed.
Before refuelling:
1. Shake the fuel mixture container well.
2. Place the machine on a flat stable surface,
with the fuel tank cap facing upwards.
NOTE The following symbol is found
near the fuel tank cap (Fig.32.A):
Fuel mixture tank
3. Clean the fuel tank cap and the
surrounding area to prevent any dirt from
entering the tank during refuelling.
4. Open the fuel tank cap carefully to allow
the pressure inside to decrease gradually.
5. Use a funnel to refill and avoid
filling the tank to the brim.
NOTE When using the machine,
the fuel level can be checked through
the tank window (Fig. 32.B).
0.125
0.250
near the chain oil tank cap (Fig. 32.C):
oil or adhesive oil for chainsaws. Do
not use oil containing impurities so as
not to block the oil filter and to prevent
irreparable damage to the oil pump.
It is essential that you use good quality oil
to lubricate the cutting parts effectively.
Used or poor quality oil does not
guarantee good lubrication and reduces
the working life of the chain and bar.
After every work session, clean the machine
thoroughly to remove all dust and debris.
• To reduce fire hazards:
• To avoid overheating and
• Keep the clutch bell free of sawdust and
Remove any traces of sawdust or oil deposits
from the chain every time it is used.
If there is excessive dirt or resin build-up,
disassemble the chain and place it in a
container with a specific cleanser for a few
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7.4

TOPPING UP THE CHAIN OIL TANK

NOTE The following symbol is found
Chain oil tank
IMPORTANT Only use chainsaw
– It is always worth topping up the oil tank
completely (using a funnel) every time
you refuel. Since the oil tank capacity
is enough to guarantee that the fuel
runs out first, you will avoid the risk of
operating the machine without lubricant.
7.5 CLEANING THE MACHINE
AND THE ENGINE
– keep the machine and, in particular, the
engine and muffler zone free of sawdust,
branches, leaves, or excessive grease;
– use compressed air to clean the cylinder
fins on a regular basis (Fig. 33).
damage to the engine:
– always keep the cooling air vent (Fig. 34)
clean and free of sawdust and debris.
debris (Fig. 35), removing the clutch (par.
4.2) and remounting it correctly afterwards.
Have your dealer check the greasing of the
internal bearing approximately every 30 hours.
7.6

CLEANING THE CHAIN