Using The Garden Pruner; Before Operation - Stihl GTA 26 Notice D'emploi

6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
6.5

Using the Garden Pruner

6.5.1

Before Operation

WARNING
￭ Misuse or unauthorized use may result in personal injury
and property damage.
– Use the garden pruner only as described in this
instruction manual.
￭ For proper assembly of the bar and chain:
– Read and follow the instructions on mounting the
guide bar and chain, @ 13.2.2.
￭ The chain, guide bar and sprocket must match each other
in gauge and pitch. Before mounting or replacing:
– Read the information on guide bar and chain
combinations, @ 25.
– Read and follow the instructions on reactive forces,
@ 6.6.
￭ Proper tension of the chain is important to maximize
cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury
from chain breakage, derailment or reactive forces:
– Read and follow the chain tensioning instructions,
@ 13.3.
– Always make sure the chain sprocket cover is
tightened securely after tensioning the chain in order
to secure the bar. Never start the garden pruner with
the chain sprocket cover loose or missing.
– Check chain tension once more after tightening the
chain sprocket cover.
– After adjusting the chain, let the motor run for a
minute or two, then switch the motor off. Remove the
battery and recheck chain tension.
– Check chain tension periodically thereafter at
regular intervals (only after removing the battery).
– Never cut with a loose chain. If the chain becomes
loose while cutting, switch off the motor and remove
the battery from the garden pruner before tightening
the chain. Never attempt to adjust the chain while
the battery is inserted.
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￭ Using a garden pruner that is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, or not completely and
securely assembled can lead to a malfunction and
increase the risk of serious personal injury or death.
– Never operate a garden pruner that is modified,
damaged, improperly maintained or not completely
and securely assembled.
– Always check your garden pruner for proper
condition and operation before starting work,
particularly the trigger switch, trigger switch lockout,
guard, and cutting attachment.
– Ensure that the trigger switch and trigger switch
lockout move freely and always spring back to the
locked position when released. The trigger switch
must not engage until the trigger switch lockout is
depressed.
– Never attempt to modify or override the controls or
safety devices in any way.
– If your garden pruner or any part is damaged or does
not function properly, take it to your authorized
STIHL servicing dealer. Do not use the garden
pruner until the problem has been corrected.
￭ Before inserting the battery:
– Check the contacts in the battery compartment for
corrosion or other foreign matter and keep clean.
– Never insert or use a malfunctioning, damaged,
cracked, leaking or deformed battery.
– Read and follow the instructions on switching on the
garden pruner, @ 15.1.
￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
– Be sure the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout
are in the off position when inserting the battery.
– Avoid contacting the trigger switch lockout and
trigger switch when grasping the control handle of
the garden pruner.
– Release the trigger switch and trigger switch lockout
before removing the battery.
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