Storing; Cleaning - Stihl GTA 26 Instruction Manual

14 Storing

13.2 Transporting the Battery
► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the
battery.
► Check that the battery is in a safe condition.
► Pack the battery in the bag supplied.
► If no bag is supplied with the battery: Pack the
battery in packaging in such a way that it can‐
not move.
► Secure the packaging so that it cannot move.
The battery is subject to the Carriage of Danger‐
ous Goods regulations. The battery is classified
as UN 3480 (lithium ion batteries) and has been
tested pursuant to UN Manual Tests and Criteria
Part III, Subsection 38.3.
The transport regulations can be found at
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets.
13.3 Transporting the Charger
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Remove the battery.
► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Transporting the charger in a vehicle:
► Transport the charger in the bag supplied.
► Secure the bag to prevent turnover and
movement.
► If no bag is supplied with the charger:
Secure the charger to prevent turnover and
movement.
14 Storing
14.1 Storing the Garden Pruner
► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the
battery.
► Push the chain scabbard over the guide bar so
that it completely covers the guide bar.
► Check the following points when storing the
garden pruner:
– The garden pruner cannot turn over or
move.
– The garden pruner is out of the reach of
children.
– The garden pruner is clean and dry.
– The saw chain is lubricated.
14.2 Storing the Battery
STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a
charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green
LEDs lit).
► The battery should be stored in such a way
that the following conditions are fulfilled:
– The battery is out of the reach of children.
– The battery is clean and dry.
– The battery is in an enclosed space.
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– Battery is stored separately from the garden
pruner.
– If the battery is stored in the charger, dis‐
connect the mains plug and store the
rechargeable battery at a battery charge
status between 40 % and 60 % (2 lit green
LEDs).
– Do not store the battery outside of the
specified temperature limits,
NOTICE
■ If the battery is not stored as described in this
user manual, the battery may become deeply
discharged and irreparably damaged.
► Charge a discharged battery before storing
it. STIHL recommends keeping the battery
in a charging state between 40% and 60%
(2 lit green LEDs).
► Store the battery separately from the gar‐
den pruner.
14.3 Storing the Charger
► Disconnect the mains plug from the power
supply.
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► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to
the charger.
► Observe the following points when storing the
charger:
– Charger is out of the reach of children.
– The charger is clean and dry.
– Charger is in an enclosed space.
– The charger is not suspended from the con‐
necting cable or the holder (3) for the con‐
necting cable.
– Do not store the charger outside of the
specified temperature limits,

15 Cleaning

15.1 Cleaning the Garden Pruner
► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the
battery.
► Clean the garden pruner with a damp cloth or
STIHL resin solvent.
► Clean vents with a paintbrush.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
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