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  • Page 1 STIHL GTA 26 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    English Contents Removing and Fitting the Battery ....19 Introduction ......... 2 8.1 Fitting the Battery .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    19.4 STIHL AS Battery ........28 We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will 19.5 STIHL AL 1 Charger .

  • Page 5: Warning Notices In Text

    English 3 Overview Warning Notices in Text 3 Overview DANGER This notice refers to risks which result in serious or fatal Garden Pruner, Battery and Charger injury. ► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by taking the precautions mentioned. WARNING This notice refers to risks which can result in serious or fatal injury.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    English 3 Overview 1 Grip Surface 17 Locking Hook For holding and controlling the garden pruner. Holds the battery in the battery compartment. 2 Guard 18 Charger Helps protect user from contact with saw chain. Charges the battery. 3 Chain Scabbard 19 LED Helps protect user from contact with saw chain.

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Intended Use Read, understand and keep the instruction The STIHL GTA 26 garden pruner is designed to cut wood. manual. The garden pruner must not be used in the rain. The STIHL AS battery supplies power to the garden pruner.

  • Page 8: The Operator

    ► Read, understand and save the instruction medication or drugs. manual. ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. ► If you lend the garden pruner, battery or charger to another person: Always give them the instruction Clothing and equipment manual.

  • Page 9: Work Area And Surroundings

    English 4 Safety Precautions ￭ Falling objects can cause head injuries. ► Do not work in the rain or a damp location. ► If objects are likely to fall while working: wear a hard hat. ￭ Dust can be whipped up during operation: Whipped up dust can damage the respiratory passages and cause allergic reactions.

  • Page 10: Safe Condition

    – The guide bar and chain are properly mounted. – The chain is properly tensioned. – Only original STIHL accessories designed for this garden ￭ The charger is not protected against all ambient pruner model are mounted. conditions. If the charger is exposed to certain ambient –...
  • Page 11 This can result in serious or ► Replace worn or damaged labels. fatal injuries. ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing ► Work only with an undamaged saw chain. dealer for assistance. ► Sharpen the chain properly.

  • Page 12: Operation

    English 4 Safety Precautions ► Never connect the battery terminals to metallic objects ► Never insert objects in the charger’s openings. and cause a short circuit. ► Never bridge the charger's contacts with metallic ► Do not open the battery. objects (short circuit).

  • Page 13: Reactive Forces

    The garden pruner is pulled away from the operator when the bottom of the bar is used for cutting. ► Stop work, remove the battery and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. WARNING ￭ Vibrations may occur while using the garden pruner.

  • Page 14: Charging

    English 4 Safety Precautions ► Cut with the motor running at full speed. ► Install the charger with a ground fault circuit interrupter (30 mA, 30 ms). Charging ￭ A damaged or unsuitable extension cable can cause an electric shock. This can result in serious or fatal injuries. WARNING ►...

  • Page 15: Transporting

    English 4 Safety Precautions ￭ The extension cable becomes hot during operation. If the ► If no bag is supplied with the garden pruner: Secure the heat cannot dissipate, it may cause a fire. special harvester with lashing straps or a net to prevent it turning over and moving.

  • Page 16: Storing

    English 4 Safety Precautions 4.12 Storing ► Store the battery at temperatures between - 20°C and + 70°C. 4.12.1 Garden pruner WARNING 4.12.3 Charger WARNING ￭ Children are not aware of and cannot assess the dangers of the garden pruner and can be seriously injured. ￭...

  • Page 17: Preparing Garden Pruner For Operation

    This can result in personal injury. ► If 3 LEDs flash red while you are checking the controls: ► Wear work gloves made of durable material. Remove the battery and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. There is a malfunction in the garden pruner.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery

    60-80% time. For specified charging times see 40-60% www.stihl.com/charging-times. 20-40% The charging process starts automatically when the plug is inserted in a wall outlet and the battery is fitted in the charger. The...

  • Page 19: Leds On Garden Pruner

    English 7 Assembling the Garden Pruner ► Press the button (1). The LEDs emit green light for about 5 seconds and indicate the state of charge. ► If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge the battery. LEDs on Garden Pruner The LEDs can show the state of charge or malfunctions.

  • Page 20: Tensioning The Saw Chain

    ► Fold down the grip of the wingnut. ► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the battery. Lubricating the Saw Chain STIHL Multioil Bio or an equivalent biodegradable multifunctional oil lubricates and cools the rotating saw chain. ► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the battery.

  • Page 21: Removing And Fitting The Battery

    8 Removing and Fitting the Battery Removing the Battery ► Clean the guide bar and saw chain with a soft brush or STIHL resin solvent. ► Depress both locking hooks (1). ► Apply multifunctional oil in area (1) between guide bar and The battery (2) is unlocked and can be removed.

  • Page 22: Switching Off The Garden Pruner

    10.3 Checking the Saw Chain ► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the battery. ► Use a STIHL gauge to check the wear marks on the sprocket. ► If wear marks are deeper than a = 0.5 mm: Do not use the garden pruner and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance.

  • Page 23: Checking The Chain Guard

    English 10 Checking the Garden Pruner and Battery ► Use a STIHL filing gauge (2) to check the height of the ► If the chain guard is stiff or does not spring back to its depth gauges (1). The STIHL filing gauge must match the original position: Do not use the garden pruner and chain pitch.

  • Page 24: Using The Garden Pruner

    ► If the LEDs do not glow or flash: Do not use the garden ► Engage the stop and use it as a fulcrum. pruner or battery and contact your STIHL dealer for ► Continue cut until complete guide bar is through the assistance.

  • Page 25: Transporting The Battery

    ► Make sure the battery is in a safe condition. ► Pack the battery in the bag supplied. STIHL recommends that you store the battery with a charge between 40% and 60% (2 LEDs glow green). ► If no bag is supplied with the battery: Pack the battery so that the following points apply: ►...

  • Page 26: Cleaning

    The chain's cutters are very sharp. There is a risk of cut injuries. ► Wear work gloves made of durable material. ► Clean the bar groove (1) with a soft brush or STIHL resin solvent. ► Clean the saw chain with a soft brush or STIHL resin solvent.

  • Page 27: Repairing

    STIHL servicing dealer. ► File down the depth gauges with a flat file so that they are level with the STIHL filing gauge and parallel to the service mark. The STIHL filing gauge must match the chain pitch.

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    ► Fit the battery. ► Switch on the garden pruner. ► If 3 LEDs continue to flash red: Do not use the garden pruner and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. 3 LEDs glow red. Garden pruner is too hot.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting Charger

    ► Clean contacts on charger. battery. ► Fit the battery. There is a malfunction in ► Do not use the charger and contact your STIHL the charger. dealer for assistance. There is a malfunction in ► Do not use the battery and contact your STIHL the battery.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    – Permissible temperature range for operation and storage: - 20°C and + 50°C 19.1 STIHL GTA 26 Garden Pruner – Maximum energy content of approved STIHL AS battery: 12.5 Ah – Approved battery: STIHL AS – Weight without battery, guide bar and saw chain 1.2 kg For charging times see www.stihl.com/charging-times.

  • Page 31: Reach

    For information on compliance with Employers' Vibration Directive 2002/44/EC see www.stihl.com/vib. 19.8 REACH REACH is an EC regulation and stands for the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemical substances.

  • Page 32: Bar And Chain Combinations

    English 20 Bar and Chain Combinations 20 Bar and Chain Combinations 20.1 STIHL GTA 26 Garden Pruner Pitch Drive link Length Guide bar Nose sprocket Number of drive Saw chain gauge/groove teeth links width 71 PM3 (Type 1/4" P 1.1 mm...

  • Page 33: Spare Parts And Accessories

    STIHL The EC type examination test was carried out pursuant to accessories. Directive 2006/42/EC, Art. 12.3(b) at: VDE Prüf- u. STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL replacement Zertifizierungsinstitut (NB 0366), Merianstraße 28, parts and accessories. 63069 Offenbach, Germany Original STIHL replacement parts and original STIHL –...

  • Page 34: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric The safety precautions and warnings on avoiding an electric shock. shock given under “Electrical Safety” do not apply to STIHL cordless products. e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.

  • Page 35: Power Tool Use And Care

    English 24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or e) Maintain power tools and accessories with care. Check for energizing power tools that have the switch on invites misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of accidents.

  • Page 36: Service

    English 24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings e) Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire, explosion or risk of injury. f) Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature.
  • Page 37 English 24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 0458-694-0121-A...
  • Page 38 English 24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings 0458-694-0121-A...
  • Page 40 0458-694-0121-A englisch www.stihl.com *04586940121A* 0458-694-0121-A...

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