Guide Bar And Saw Chain; Inspection And Maintenance; Garden Pruner; Chain Sprocket - Stihl GTA 26 Instruction Manual

22 Inspection and Maintenance

► Keep the charger housing and electrical contacts free
from foreign matter. Clean as necessary with a soft brush
or soft, dry cloth. Always unplug the charger before
cleaning.

21.2 Guide Bar and Saw Chain

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before carrying out any
cleaning work, @ 9. Users of this garden pruner should
carry out only the cleaning described in this manual.To help
prevent injuries, always wear heavy-duty work gloves when
handling the chain.
To properly clean the guide bar and chain:
► Remove the guide bar and the chain, @ 13.2.1.
► Clean the groove (1) with a brush, a slightly dampened
cloth or resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover &
Lubricant. Do not use detergents.
► Clean the chain with a brush, a slightly dampened cloth or
resin solvent. Do not use detergents.
► Do not use a pressure washer to clean the guide bar or
chain or otherwise spray them with water or other liquids.
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22 Inspection and Maintenance

22.1 Garden Pruner

WARNING
To reduce the risk of personal injury from unintended
activation, remove the battery before inspecting the garden
pruner or carrying out any maintenance, @ 9. Carry out
only the maintenance operations described in this manual.
There are no user-authorized repairs. STIHL recommends
that repair work be performed by authorized STIHL servicing
dealers.
Proper maintenance of the garden pruner includes the
following activities:
► Inspecting the chain sprocket periodically and having a
worn chain sprocket replaced by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer.
► Inspecting the guide bar for proper groove depth and
spread and replacing the guide bar if it shows signs of
excessive wear or damage.
► Periodically sharpening the chain, maintaining the depth
limiting guides at the appropriate height and replacing the
saw chain when indicated by the relevant wear marks or
when the chain is damaged or shows signs of excessive
wear.
► Having worn, missing or damaged safety labels replaced
by an authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
If you make a warranty claim for a component which has not
been serviced or maintained properly, coverage may be
denied.

22.2 Chain Sprocket

► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the battery.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover, saw chain and guide
bar.
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