Before Starting Work; Preparing The Garden Pruner For Operation; Charging The Battery; Setting Up The Charger - Stihl GTA 26 Instruction Manual

10 Before Starting Work

10 Before Starting Work

10.1 Preparing the Garden Pruner for Operation

Before starting work:
► Fully charge the battery, @ 11.
► Mount the guide bar and chain, @ 13.2.2.
► Tension the chain, @ 13.3.
► Lubricate the chain, @ 13.4.
► Check the controls for proper function and condition,
@ 16.2.

11 Charging the Battery

11.1 Setting up the Charger

WARNING
Read and follow the safety precautions on the battery and
charger and the warnings and instructions in this manual,
@ 8. To reduce the risk of short circuit, which could lead to
electric shock, fire and explosion, make sure the charger
and its components are dry and not damaged; operate the
charger indoors at an appropriate ambient temperature,
@ 8.
WARNING
Since the battery and charger heat up during the charging
process, do not operate the charger on a combustible
surface or in a location where combustible gases, liquids,
vapors, dusts or other materials are present, @ 8.
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To set up the charger:
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► Insert the plug (3) into a properly installed wall outlet (4)
matching the voltage and electrical frequency stated on
the rating plate on the charger.
The charger runs a self-test immediately after it is plugged
in. The LED (1) will glow green for about 1 second, then it
will glow red briefly before going out. Once the LED goes
out, the self-test is complete and the charger is ready to
charge the battery.
► Position the power supply cord (2) so that it will not be
stepped on, tripped over, come in contact with sharp
objects or moving parts or otherwise be subjected to
damage or stress.

11.2 Charging

WARNING
STIHL batteries contain safety features and devices which,
if damaged, may allow the battery to generate heat, rupture,
leak, ignite or explode. Never charge a malfunctioning,
damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery or use a
charger that has been damaged, @ 8. Make sure the
charger and the battery to be charged are both completely
dry before charging, @ 8. Follow all product-specific
warnings and instructions accompanying your battery.
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