Stihl GTA 26 Instruction Manual page 32

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► Do not operate it in the rain or in a
damp environment.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to
certain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or
explode. This may result in serious injury to
people and damage to property.
► Operate the charger in an enclosed, dry
room.
► Do not operate the charger in a flammable
environment or in an explosive environ‐
ment.
► Do not operate the charger on a readily
combustible surface.
► Do not use and store the charger outside of
the specified temperature limits,
■ The connecting cable is a trip hazard. People
may be injured and the charger may be dam‐
aged.
► Lay the connecting cable flat on the floor.
4.6 Safe Condition
4.6.1 Garden pruner
The garden pruner is in a safe condition if the fol‐
lowing points are observed:
– Garden pruner is not damaged.
– Garden pruner is clean and dry.
– Chain guard is mounted.
– The chain guard is undamaged and has not
been modified.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– The saw chain is lubricated.
– Wear marks on the chain sprocket are not
deeper than 0.5 mm.
– A combination of guide bar and saw chain rec‐
ommended in this User Manual is mounted.
– The guide bar and saw chain are properly
mounted.
– The saw chain is properly tensioned.
– Genuine STIHL accessories designed for this
garden pruner model are installed.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
■ If not in safe condition, components may no
longer operate correctly and safety devices
may be disabled. There is a risk of serious or
fatal injury.
► Work only with an undamaged garden pru‐
ner.
► If the garden pruner is dirty or wet: Clean
the garden pruner and allow it to dry.
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► Never modify the garden pruner. Exception:
Mounting a combination of guide bar and
saw chain recommended in this User Man‐
ual.
► Never use the garden pruner without the
chain guard.
► If the chain guard is damaged or has been
modified: Do not work with the garden pru‐
ner.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do
not work with the garden pruner.
► Fit genuine STIHL accessories designed for
this garden pruner model.
► Mount the guide bar and saw chain as
described in this User Manual.
► Attach accessories as described in this user
manual or in the user manual for the acces‐
19.7.
sories.
► Never insert objects into the garden prun‐
er's openings.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.6.2
The guide bar is in a safe condition if the follow‐
ing points are observed:
– Guide bar is not damaged.
– Guide bar is not deformed.
– At least the minimum groove depth is main‐
tained,
– Bar groove is not pinched or splayed.
WARNING
■ If the guide bar is not in a safe condition, it can
no longer support and guide the saw chain
properly. The rotating saw chain can jump off
the guide bar. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged guide bar.
► If the groove depth is less than the mini‐
mum depth: Replace the guide bar.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL
servicing dealer for assistance.
4.6.3
The saw chain is in a safe condition if the follow‐
ing points are observed:
– Chain is not damaged.
– Chain is properly sharpened.
– The service marks on the cutters are still visi‐
ble.
WARNING
■ If components do not comply with safety
requirements, they will no longer function
4 Safety Precautions
Guide bar
19.3.
Saw Chain
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