Stihl GTA 26 Instruction Manual page 11

4 Safety Precautions
■ Dampness can corrode the electrical contacts
on the garden pruner and other metal compo‐
nents. The garden pruner may be damaged.
► Remove the battery.
► Store the garden pruner in a clean and dry
condition.
4.12.2 Battery
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the battery Children may be
seriously injured.
► Store the battery out of the reach of chil‐
dren.
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may be
irreparably damaged.
► Store the battery in a clean and dry condi‐
tion.
► Store the battery in an enclosed space.
► Store the battery separately from the gar‐
den 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,
4.12.3 Charger
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of a charger. Children can be seri‐
ously injured or killed.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► Store the charger out of reach of children.
■ The charger is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the charger is exposed to
certain ambient conditions, the charger may
be damaged.
► Disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
► If the charger is hot: Allow the charger to
cool down.
► Store the charger in a clean, dry place.
► Store the charger in an enclosed room.
► Do not store the charger outside of the
specified temperature limits,
■ The connecting cable should not be used for
carrying the charger or hanging up the
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charger. The connecting cable and the
charger may be damaged.
► Hold the charger by the housing in a secure
► Hang the charger on the wall mounting.
4.13
■ The garden pruner may start unintentionally if
the battery is left in place during cleaning,
maintenance or repair operations. There is a
risk of serious injury to people and damage to
property.
■ Cleaning with harsh cleaning agents, a water
jet, or pointed objects can damage the garden
pruner, guide bar, the saw chain, the battery
and the charger. If the garden pruner, guide
bar, saw chain, battery or charger are not
cleaned correctly, components may no longer
function properly or safety devices may be
rendered inoperative. This can cause serious
injury to persons.
► Clean the garden pruner, guide bar, saw
19.7.
■ If the garden pruner, guide bar, saw chain,
battery or charger are not properly serviced,
components may no longer function properly
or safety devices may be rendered inopera‐
tive. There is a risk of serious or fatal injury.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the gar‐
► If the garden pruner, battery or the charger
► Service or repair the guide bar and saw
■ The user may be cut by the sharp cutters
while cleaning or servicing the saw chain. This
may result in injury to the user.
► Wear work gloves made from resistant
19.7.
grip. The charger is provided with a handle
recess to make it easy to pick up the
charger.
Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
► Remove the battery.
chain, battery and charger as described in
this user manual.
den pruner, battery or charger yourself.
require servicing or repairs: Contact a
STIHL servicing dealer for assistance.
chain as described in this User Manual.
material.
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