Removing And Fitting The Battery; Switching On And Off; Checking The Garden Pruner And Battery - Stihl GTA 26 Instruction Manual

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► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the
battery.
► Place the garden pruner on a level surface
with the sprocket cover facing up.
► Clean the guide bar and saw chain with a soft
brush or STIHL resin solvent.
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► Apply multifunctional oil in area (1) between
guide bar and saw chain.
► Fit the battery.
► Switch on the garden pruner.
Multifunctional oil is evenly distributed over the
chain. The saw chain is lubricated.
8 Removing and Fitting the
Battery
8.1 Fitting the Battery
► Push the battery (1) into the battery compart‐
ment (2) as far as stop.
The battery (1) engages in position with a
click.
8.2 Removing the Battery
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► Depress both locking hooks (1).
The battery (2) is unlocked and can be
removed.
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8 Removing and Fitting the Battery

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Switching On and Off

9.1 Switching On the Garden Pru‐
ner
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► Hold the garden pruner firmly with one hand
on the grip area (1) of the control handle –
wrap your thumb around the control handle.
► Hold and control the garden pruner with your
other hand on the grip surface (2).
► Depress the lockout lever (3) with your thumb
and hold it there.
► Pull the trigger (4) with your index finger and
hold it there.
The motor accelerates and the chain rotates.
Release the lockout lever (3).
9.2 Switching Off the Garden Pru‐
ner
► Release the trigger.
The chain stops rotating.
► If the chain continues to rotate: Remove the
battery and contact your STIHL dealer for
assistance.
The garden pruner is defective.
10 Checking the Garden Pru‐
ner and Battery
10.1 Checking the Chain Sprocket
► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the
battery.
► Remove the chain sprocket cover.
► Remove the bar and chain.
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► Use a STIHL gauge to check the wear marks
on the sprocket.
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