Tensioning The Saw Chain; Lubricating The Saw Chain - Stihl GTA 26 Instruction Manual

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► Fit the guide bar and chain on the garden pruner and
check the following points:
– Chain drive links are seated in teeth of chain sprocket
(1).
– Peg (2) is located in guide bar's slot.
– Collar stud (3) is located in guide bar's slot.
The guide bar may be either way round. The logo on the
guide bar may also be upside down.
► Tension the chain.
► Fit the sprocket cover so that it is flush with the garden
pruner.
► Rotate the wingnut clockwise until the chain sprocket
cover is firmly seated.
► Fold down the grip of the wingnut.
7.2

Tensioning the Saw Chain

The saw chain expands or contracts during cutting work.
Chain tension changes as a result. Check chain tension
regularly during operation and readjust if necessary.
► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the battery.
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► Raise the grip of the wingnut.
► Rotate the wingnut two turns counterclockwise.
The chain's cutters are very sharp. There is a risk of cut
injuries.
► Wear work gloves made of durable material.
► Move guide bar to the left or right until the following points
► Rotate the wingnut clockwise until the chain sprocket
► If the chain can still be pulled easily along the bar with two
► If the drive links on the underside of the bar hang freely:
► Fold down the grip of the wingnut.
7.3
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.
► Place the garden pruner on a level surface with the
The wingnut is loose.
WARNING
apply:
– The drive links on the underside of the bar are still half
visible.
cover is firmly seated.
fingers: The chain is properly tensioned.
Readjust chain tension.

Lubricating the Saw Chain

sprocket cover facing up.
7 Assembling the Garden Pruner
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