Reactive Forces - Stihl GTA 26 Instruction Manual

4 Safety Precautions
￭ 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 biodegradable
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: Tension 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 material.
￭ 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 damage to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible location.
￭ 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.
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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.
4.8

Reactive Forces

4.8.1 Reactive Forces
The garden pruner is pulled away from the operator when
the bottom of the bar is used for cutting.
WARNING
￭ If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard object and
is suddenly pinched, the garden pruner is abruptly jerked
away from the operator. 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 mounted.
► 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.
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