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  • Page 1 GTA 26 2 - 24 Instruction Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus‐ tainable and responsible handling of natural resources. This user manual is intended to help you use your STIHL product safely and in an environmentally friendly manner over a long service life. We thank you for your confidence in us and hope you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.

  • Page 3: Overview

    3 Overview English Overview 9 Wingnut Secures chain sprocket cover to garden pru‐ Garden Pruner, Battery and ner. Charger 10 Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the chain sprocket and secures the guide bar to the garden pruner. 11 LEDs Indicate battery’s state of charge and mal‐ functions.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    4 Safety Precautions Intended Use Length of guide bar that may be used. Guaranteed sound power level accord‐ The STIHL GTA 26 garden pruner is designed to ing to directive 2000/14/EC in dB(A) in cut wood. order to make sound emissions of products comparable.
  • Page 5 ► Keep bystanders, children and animals ence of alcohol, medication or drugs. away from the work area. ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL ► Do not leave the garden pruner unattended. servicing dealer for assistance. ► Make sure that children cannot play with Clothing and equipment the garden pruner.
  • Page 6 Charger mounted. WARNING – The saw chain is properly tensioned. – Genuine STIHL accessories designed for this ■ Bystanders and children are not aware of and garden pruner model are installed. cannot assess the dangers of a charger or – The accessories are correctly attached.
  • Page 7 Replace the guide bar. water. ► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL ► In the event of contact with the eyes: rinse servicing dealer for assistance. the eyes with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and seek medical attention.
  • Page 8 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.
  • Page 9 4 Safety Precautions English WARNING ► Work with the chain guard properly moun‐ ted. ■ Overvoltage can occur in the charger if the line ► Work with an undamaged chain guard that voltage or frequency are incorrect during has not been modified. charging.
  • Page 10 English 4 Safety Precautions 4.11 Transporting ► Wind up the connecting cable and attach it to the charger. 4.11.1 Garden pruner 4.12 Storing WARNING 4.12.1 Garden pruner ■ The garden pruner may turn over or shift dur‐ WARNING ing transport. This may result in personal inju‐ ries and damage to property.

  • Page 11: Preparing Garden Pruner For Operation

    ► Remove the battery. ► Check the controls, 10.5. ► If you cannot carry out these steps: Do not use the garden pruner and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. ■ Cleaning with harsh cleaning agents, a water Charging the Battery, LEDs...
  • Page 12 The LEDs emit green light for about 5 seconds time indicated. The charging time is indicated at and indicate the state of charge. www.stihl.com/charging-times. ► If the LED on the right flashes green: Charge The charging process starts the battery.

  • Page 13: Assembling The Garden Pruner

    ► Fit the guide bar and chain on the garden pru‐ ner and check the following points: STIHL Multioil Bio or an equivalent biodegrada‐ – Chain drive links are seated in teeth of ble multifunctional oil lubricates and cools the chain sprocket (1).

  • Page 14: Removing And Fitting The Battery

    ► Remove the chain sprocket cover. ► Remove the bar and chain. ► Depress both locking hooks (1). ► Use a STIHL gauge to check the wear marks The battery (2) is unlocked and can be on the sprocket. removed.
  • Page 15 Do not use your saw chain and contact your STIHL servicing dealer for assistance. ► Use a STIHL filing gauge to check that the fil‐ ing angle is 30° on all cutters. The STIHL filing gauge must match the chain pitch.

  • Page 16: Using The Garden Pruner

    11 Using the Garden Pruner ► If the trigger is stiff or does not spring back to its idle position: Do not use the garden pruner and contact your STIHL dealer for assistance. The trigger has a malfunction. Switching on the garden pruner ►...

  • Page 17: Storing

    19.7. 14.2 Storing the Battery 15 Cleaning STIHL recommends keeping the battery in a 15.1 Cleaning the Garden Pruner charging state between 40% and 60 % (2 green LEDs lit). ► Switch off the garden pruner and remove the ►...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    ► Disconnect the mains plug from the power ► File down the depth gauges with a flat file so supply. that they are level with the STIHL filing gauge ► Clean the charger with a damp cloth. and parallel to the service mark. The STIHL fil‐...

  • Page 19: Troubleshooting

    18 Troubleshooting English ► If the connecting cable has a malfunction or is connecting cable replaced by a STIHL servic‐ damaged: Do not use the charger and have ing dealer. 18 Troubleshooting 18.1 Troubleshooting Garden Pruner or Battery Fault LEDs on gar‐...

  • Page 20: Specifications

    There is a malfunction ► Do not use the charger and contact your in the charger. STIHL dealer for assistance. There is a fault in the ► Do not use the battery. Consult a STIHL battery. dealer. The charger The LED Electrical contact to ►...

  • Page 21: Bar And Chain Combinations

    STIHL cannot warrant for the use of those parts. These symbols indicate original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL acces‐ Original STIHL spare parts and original STIHL sories. accessories are available from STIHL dealers. STIHL recommends the use of original STIHL spare parts and accessories.

  • Page 22: Disposal

    Regulations and Licensing Improper disposal can be harmful to health and 24 General Power Tool Safety pollute the environment. ► Take STIHL products including packaging to a Warnings suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐ ance with local regulations. 24.1 Introduction ►...
  • Page 23 24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings English b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges or long hair can be caught in moving parts. and refrigerators. There is an increased risk g) If devices are provided for the connection of of electric shock if your body is earthed or dust extraction and collection facillities,...
  • Page 24 English 24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings h) Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations. 24.6 Battery tool use and care a) Recharge only with the charger specified by...
  • Page 25 24 General Power Tool Safety Warnings English 0458-694-8321-B...
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