Stihl GTA 26 Instruction Manual page 8

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► Never bridge the charger's contacts with
metallic objects (short circuit).
► Do not open the charger.
4.7 Operation
WARNING
■ Always work within calling distance of others
in case help is needed.
► Make sure than persons outside the work
area are within calling distance.
■ The user cannot concentrate on the work in
certain situations. The user can lose control of
the garden pruner, stumble or fall and be seri‐
ously injured.
► Work calmly and carefully.
► If light and visibility are poor: Do not work
with the garden pruner.
► Operate the garden pruner alone.
► Do not work above shoulder height.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Stand on the ground while working and
keep a good balance. If it is necessary to
work at heights: Use a lift bucket or a safe
platform.
► If you begin to feel tired: Take a break.
■ The rotating saw chain can cut the operator.
This can result in serious injuries.
► Do not touch the rotating saw chain.
► If the saw chain is blocked by an object:
Switch off the garden pruner and remove
the battery. Then remove the object caus‐
ing the blockage.
■ 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 bio‐
degradable 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: Ten‐
sion 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 mate‐
rial.
■ If the behavior of the garden pruner changes
during operation or feels unusual, it may no
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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 dam‐
age to property.
► Do not work in an easily combustible loca‐
tion.
■ 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.
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 oper‐
ator when the bottom of the bar is used for cut‐
ting.
WARNING
■ If the rotating chain makes contact with a hard
object and is suddenly pinched, the garden
pruner is abruptly jerked away from the opera‐
tor. This can result in personal injuries.
► Hold the garden pruner firmly with both
hands.
► Use the working techniques described in
this instruction manual.
4 Safety Precautions
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