Stihl GTA 26 Instruction Manual page 36

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► If the saw chain is blocked by an object:
Switch off the garden pruner and remove
the battery. Then remove the object caus‐
ing the blockage.
■ The rotating chain becomes hot and expands.
If the chain is not lubricated sufficiently or not
re-tensioned at regular intervals, it may come
off the guide bar or break. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Use STIHL Multioil Bio or an equivalent bio‐
degradable multifunctional oil.
► Lubricate the saw chain after every break to
recharge the battery.
► Check chain tension regularly during cutting
work. If chain tension is insufficient: Ten‐
sion the chain.
■ The guide bar, saw chain and chain sprocket
can become hot during operation. There is a
risk of burn injuries.
► Do not touch the hot guide bar, saw chain
or chain sprocket.
► Wait for the guide bar, saw chain and chain
sprocket to cool down.
► Wear work gloves made of durable mate‐
rial.
■ If the behavior of the garden pruner changes
during operation or feels unusual, it may no
longer be in a safe condition. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Stop work, remove the battery and contact
your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
■ Vibrations may occur while using the garden
pruner.
► Wear gloves.
► Take regular breaks.
► If signs of circulation problems occur: Seek
medical advice.
■ Sparks may occur if the rotating chain makes
contact with a hard object. Sparks may cause
a fire in an easily combustible location. This
can result in serious or fatal injuries and dam‐
age to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible loca‐
tion.
■ Note that the saw chain continues to rotate for
a short period after you release the trigger.
The rotating saw chain can cut the user. This
can result in serious injuries.
► Wait for the chain to come to a standstill.
DANGER
■ Working near live electric cables can result in
accidental contact with the chain and damage
the cables. This can result in serious or fatal
injuries.
► Do not work near live electric cables.
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4.8 Reactive Forces
4.8.1 Reactive Forces
The garden pruner is pulled away from the oper‐
ator when the bottom of the bar is used for cut‐
ting.
WARNING
■ If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard
object and is suddenly pinched, the garden
pruner is abruptly jerked away from the opera‐
tor. This can result in personal injuries.
► Hold the garden pruner firmly with both
hands.
► Use the working techniques described in
this instruction manual.
► Work with the chain guard properly moun‐
ted.
► Work with an undamaged chain guard that
has not been modified.
► Always cut with a properly sharpened and
tensioned saw chain.
► Keep the guide bar straight in the cut.
► Apply the stop properly.
► Cut with the motor running at full speed.
4.9 Charging
WARNING
■ A damaged or defective charger may produce
an unusual smell or emit smoke during the
charging process. This may result in personal
injuries and damage to property.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
■ The charger can overheat and cause a fire if
heat dissipation is inadequate. This can result
in serious or fatal injuries and damage to prop‐
erty.
► Do not cover the charger.
4.10 Connecting to the power supply
Contact with live components may occur for the
following reasons:
– The connecting cable or the extension cord is
damaged.
4 Safety Precautions
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