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... Pruner 24 13.1 Cutting Attachment 24 13.2 Removing and Mounting the Guide Bar and the Saw Chain 24 13.3 Tensioning the Chain 25 13.4 Lubricating the Saw Chain and Guide Bar 26 14 Inserting and Removing the Battery 27 14.1 Inserting the Battery 27 14.2 Removing the Battery ...31 19.3 Charger 31 20 Storing the Garden Pruner, Battery and Charger . . . 31 20.1 Garden Pruner 31 20.2 Battery 31 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. 1 Introduction 2 2 Guide...
... Pruner 24 13.1 Cutting Attachment 24 13.2 Removing and Mounting the Guide Bar and the Saw Chain 24 13.3 Tensioning the Chain 25 13.4 Lubricating the Saw Chain and Guide Bar 26 14 Inserting and Removing the Battery 27 14.1 Inserting the Battery 27 14.2 Removing the Battery ...31 19.3 Charger 31 20 Storing the Garden Pruner, Battery and Charger . . . 31 20.1 Garden Pruner 31 20.2 Battery 31 © ANDREAS STIHL AG & Co. Contents English Original Instruction Manual Printed on chlorine-free paper Printing inks contain vegetable oils, paper can be recycled. 1 Introduction 2 2 Guide...
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... Battery 37 23.2 Charger 38 24 Specifications 39 24.1 STIHL GTA 26 39 24.2 Chain Sprockets 39 24.3 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars 39 24.4 Depth Gauge Setting 39 24.5 STIHL AS Series Battery 39 24.6 STIHL AL 1 39 24.7 STIHL Multioil Bio 40 24.8 Symbols on the Garden Pruner, ...24.9 Engineering Improvements 40 24.10 FCC 15 Compliance Statement 40 25 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains 42 25.1 STIHL GTA 26 42 26 Replacement Parts and Equipment 43 26.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts 43 27 Disposal 43 27.1 Disposal of the Garden Pruner and Charger 43 27.2 Battery Recycling...
... Battery 37 23.2 Charger 38 24 Specifications 39 24.1 STIHL GTA 26 39 24.2 Chain Sprockets 39 24.3 Minimum Groove Depth of Guide Bars 39 24.4 Depth Gauge Setting 39 24.5 STIHL AS Series Battery 39 24.6 STIHL AL 1 39 24.7 STIHL Multioil Bio 40 24.8 Symbols on the Garden Pruner, ...24.9 Engineering Improvements 40 24.10 FCC 15 Compliance Statement 40 25 Combinations of Guide Bars and Saw Chains 42 25.1 STIHL GTA 26 42 26 Replacement Parts and Equipment 43 26.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts 43 27 Disposal 43 27.1 Disposal of the Garden Pruner and Charger 43 27.2 Battery Recycling...
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English 1 Gripping Surface For the operator's front hand. 2 Guard Helps protect against contact with the saw chain. 3 Chain Scabbard Covers the guide bar and saw chain to reduce the risk of injury from inadvertent contact during transportation and storage 4 Bumper Helps hold the garden ... of cutters, tie straps and drive links. 7 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 8 Chain Sprocket Drives the saw chain. 9 Wingnut Tightens the chain sprocket cover. 10 Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the chain sprocket. 11 Garden Pruner LEDs Indicate the battery's state of charge and display error messages ...
English 1 Gripping Surface For the operator's front hand. 2 Guard Helps protect against contact with the saw chain. 3 Chain Scabbard Covers the guide bar and saw chain to reduce the risk of injury from inadvertent contact during transportation and storage 4 Bumper Helps hold the garden ... of cutters, tie straps and drive links. 7 Guide Bar Supports and guides the saw chain. 8 Chain Sprocket Drives the saw chain. 9 Wingnut Tightens the chain sprocket cover. 10 Chain Sprocket Cover Covers the chain sprocket. 11 Garden Pruner LEDs Indicate the battery's state of charge and display error messages ...
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...refers to your body away from fire, explosion or burns, including chemical burns, do not expose the garden pruner to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer before further operation, @ 6.4. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. To reduce the risk... feet and other liquids, @ 7. 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage from the saw chain, @ 6.5.4. WARNING ￭ Read all safety warnings and all warnings and instructions for handheld, motor-operated electric power tools. Failure to fire ...
...refers to your body away from fire, explosion or burns, including chemical burns, do not expose the garden pruner to your authorized STIHL servicing dealer before further operation, @ 6.4. c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. To reduce the risk... feet and other liquids, @ 7. 5 General Power Tool Safety Warnings To reduce the risk of personal injury or property damage from the saw chain, @ 6.5.4. WARNING ￭ Read all safety warnings and all warnings and instructions for handheld, motor-operated electric power tools. Failure to fire ...
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... pressing a dull chain through wood will tend to vibration may be aggravated by strenuous work gloves when handling the garden pruner or its original design. ￭ The STIHL AS series battery is designed for use only with compatible STIHL power tools. ￭ The STIHL AL 1 series ... Do not operate the garden pruner while under the influence of the above symptoms appear. 8 0458-694-8621-A English ￭ The saw chain sharp. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to the garden pruner. - Take frequent breaks. ￭ These precautions do not squeeze the ...
... pressing a dull chain through wood will tend to vibration may be aggravated by strenuous work gloves when handling the garden pruner or its original design. ￭ The STIHL AS series battery is designed for use only with compatible STIHL power tools. ￭ The STIHL AL 1 series ... Do not operate the garden pruner while under the influence of the above symptoms appear. 8 0458-694-8621-A English ￭ The saw chain sharp. These conditions reduce the hand's ability to the garden pruner. - Take frequent breaks. ￭ These precautions do not squeeze the ...
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...footwear. ￭ To improve your grip and help protect your legs. Wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling the garden pruner or its chain. 6.4 Garden Pruner WARNING ￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock: - Always wear heavy-duty, non-slip work . ￭... To reduce the risk of eye injury: - 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ￭ According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor of this garden pruner. 6.3 Personal Protective Equipment WARNING ￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury: - However,...
...footwear. ￭ To improve your grip and help protect your legs. Wear heavy-duty work gloves when handling the garden pruner or its chain. 6.4 Garden Pruner WARNING ￭ To reduce the risk of electric shock: - Always wear heavy-duty, non-slip work . ￭... To reduce the risk of eye injury: - 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ￭ According to STIHL's current knowledge, the electric motor of this garden pruner. 6.3 Personal Protective Equipment WARNING ￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury: - However,...
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... increase the risk of serious personal injury or death. - Read and follow the instructions on switching on mounting the guide bar and chain, @ 13.2.2. ￭ The chain, guide bar and sprocket must not engage until the problem has been corrected. ￭ Before inserting the battery: - Remove the .... - If the chain becomes loose while cutting, switch off the motor and remove the battery from the garden pruner before removing the battery. 0458-694-8621-A 11 Always check your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The trigger switch must match each other foreign matter and keep clean. - ...
... increase the risk of serious personal injury or death. - Read and follow the instructions on switching on mounting the guide bar and chain, @ 13.2.2. ￭ The chain, guide bar and sprocket must not engage until the problem has been corrected. ￭ Before inserting the battery: - Remove the .... - If the chain becomes loose while cutting, switch off the motor and remove the battery from the garden pruner before removing the battery. 0458-694-8621-A 11 Always check your authorized STIHL servicing dealer. The trigger switch must match each other foreign matter and keep clean. - ...
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...; Before switching on your garden pruner, take the following steps to avoid stumbling. - Never store the battery in such a way that the guide bar and chain are clear of you are clear of the cutting attachment whenever the battery is in the chapter Reactive Forces, @ 6.6. ￭ To reduce the risk of...; 2 1 12 0000-GXX-9351-A0 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control or inadvertent contact with the chain: -
...; Before switching on your garden pruner, take the following steps to avoid stumbling. - Never store the battery in such a way that the guide bar and chain are clear of you are clear of the cutting attachment whenever the battery is in the chapter Reactive Forces, @ 6.6. ￭ To reduce the risk of...; 2 1 12 0000-GXX-9351-A0 6 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ￭ To reduce the risk of personal injury from loss of control or inadvertent contact with the chain: -
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... or while standing on a ladder, roof, in use . ￭ Sparks generated from the operation of the garden pruner may cause the bar and rotating chain to accelerate out of the kerf, go out of injury: - To reduce the risk of control and strike the operator or some other object. Postpone...of the garden pruner. ￭ Applying pressure to bystanders and unauthorized users: - If you work without the bumper, the garden pruner may catch the chain and spring toward you or pull you forward suddenly. - Switch off balance. ￭ To reduce the risk of injury from the cut may be ...
... or while standing on a ladder, roof, in use . ￭ Sparks generated from the operation of the garden pruner may cause the bar and rotating chain to accelerate out of the kerf, go out of injury: - To reduce the risk of control and strike the operator or some other object. Postpone...of the garden pruner. ￭ Applying pressure to bystanders and unauthorized users: - If you work without the bumper, the garden pruner may catch the chain and spring toward you or pull you forward suddenly. - Switch off balance. ￭ To reduce the risk of injury from the cut may be ...
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... or herbicide: - Do not use is dangerous and can generate dust, oil mist and other substances containing chemicals known to lubricate the bar and chain of your STIHL garden pruner. 6.5.4 Operating Instructions WARNING ￭ To reduce the risk of governmental authorities (e.g., OSHA/NIOSH) and occupational and trade associations. ￭ If the vegetation...
... or herbicide: - Do not use is dangerous and can generate dust, oil mist and other substances containing chemicals known to lubricate the bar and chain of your STIHL garden pruner. 6.5.4 Operating Instructions WARNING ￭ To reduce the risk of governmental authorities (e.g., OSHA/NIOSH) and occupational and trade associations. ￭ If the vegetation...
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Never touch rotating saw chain. - Inspect the branch or limb before attempting to the chain or guide bar. - To reduce the risk of electrocution: - Use STIHL Multioil Bio or an equivalent, biodegradable multifunction oil to cool before cutting. - Switch off the motor immediately and ...remove the battery. ￭ Contacting foreign objects while cutting might cause the chain to break or be cut or attempt to...
Never touch rotating saw chain. - Inspect the branch or limb before attempting to the chain or guide bar. - To reduce the risk of electrocution: - Use STIHL Multioil Bio or an equivalent, biodegradable multifunction oil to cool before cutting. - Switch off the motor immediately and ...remove the battery. ￭ Contacting foreign objects while cutting might cause the chain to break or be cut or attempt to...
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... Do not use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery. - Use only a genuine STIHL AL 1 series charger to lose control, which, in turn, may easily catch the chain, spring towards you or pull you off balance. - Never insert objects into the battery's cooling slots. 16 0458...contacts the wood. ￭ To reduce the risk of STIHL AS series batteries for any purpose other hightemperature locations. - The reaction of the chain pulls the garden pruner forward and may cause the operator to charge STIHL AS series batteries. ￭ The battery contains safety ...
... Do not use or charge a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, leaking or deformed battery. - Use only a genuine STIHL AL 1 series charger to lose control, which, in turn, may easily catch the chain, spring towards you or pull you off balance. - Never insert objects into the battery's cooling slots. 16 0458...contacts the wood. ￭ To reduce the risk of STIHL AS series batteries for any purpose other hightemperature locations. - The reaction of the chain pulls the garden pruner forward and may cause the operator to charge STIHL AS series batteries. ￭ The battery contains safety ...
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... power supply cord for damage. Use only a properly wired 16 gauge (AWG 16) or heavier gauge extension cord. - Do not link (chain) extension cords. Ensure the electrical system is located or marked so that no electrical cables, pipes or other way: - Ensure that it will... the battery before charging your charger's rating plate. - Do not use . - If an extension cord must be used unless absolutely necessary. A single STIHL AL 1 charger draws approximately 0.275 amps. Charge multiple batteries one charger or other personal injury or property damage when mounting the charger: - To unplug,...
... power supply cord for damage. Use only a properly wired 16 gauge (AWG 16) or heavier gauge extension cord. - Do not link (chain) extension cords. Ensure the electrical system is located or marked so that no electrical cables, pipes or other way: - Ensure that it will... the battery before charging your charger's rating plate. - Do not use . - If an extension cord must be used unless absolutely necessary. A single STIHL AL 1 charger draws approximately 0.275 amps. Charge multiple batteries one charger or other personal injury or property damage when mounting the charger: - To unplug,...
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Proper maintenance will help maintain cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury caused by STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. - Keep the chain sharp and at proper tension. - Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet and remove the... supply cord replaced by children or other personal injury and property damage: - Replace the chain and guide bar when they become worn or damaged. - STIHL recommends that cannot be performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. ￭ Unintentional starting : - To reduce the risk of fire, electric...
Proper maintenance will help maintain cutting performance and reduce the risk of personal injury caused by STIHL may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage. - Keep the chain sharp and at proper tension. - Unplug the charger from the electrical outlet and remove the... supply cord replaced by children or other personal injury and property damage: - Replace the chain and guide bar when they become worn or damaged. - STIHL recommends that cannot be performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers. ￭ Unintentional starting : - To reduce the risk of fire, electric...
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... warnings and instructions in contact with sharp objects or moving parts or otherwise be subjected to damage or stress. 11.2 Charging WARNING STIHL batteries contain safety features and devices which could lead to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode. Make sure the charger...Pruner for Operation Before starting work: ► Fully charge the battery, @ 11. ► Mount the guide bar and chain, @ 13.2.2. ► Tension the chain, @ 13.3. ► Lubricate the chain, @ 13.4. ► Check the controls for about 1 second, then it will not be charged are both completely dry...
... warnings and instructions in contact with sharp objects or moving parts or otherwise be subjected to damage or stress. 11.2 Charging WARNING STIHL batteries contain safety features and devices which could lead to generate heat, rupture, leak, ignite or explode. Make sure the charger...Pruner for Operation Before starting work: ► Fully charge the battery, @ 11. ► Mount the guide bar and chain, @ 13.2.2. ► Tension the chain, @ 13.3. ► Lubricate the chain, @ 13.4. ► Check the controls for about 1 second, then it will not be charged are both completely dry...
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... Attachment WARNING If non-matching components are symmetrical, and the bar may be mounted with the printing facing up or down. WARNING The chain has many sharp cutters. The pitch (t) of the chain (1), must match the groove width of the guide bar (3). 13.2 Removing and Mounting the Guide Bar and the Saw... To reduce the risk of unintended activation, take out the battery before attempting to remove the guide bar and chain. ► Raise the handle (1) of the guide bar are used, the cutting attachment will help reduce uneven wear and improve its service life. 24 0458-...
... Attachment WARNING If non-matching components are symmetrical, and the bar may be mounted with the printing facing up or down. WARNING The chain has many sharp cutters. The pitch (t) of the chain (1), must match the groove width of the guide bar (3). 13.2 Removing and Mounting the Guide Bar and the Saw... To reduce the risk of unintended activation, take out the battery before attempting to remove the guide bar and chain. ► Raise the handle (1) of the guide bar are used, the cutting attachment will help reduce uneven wear and improve its service life. 24 0458-...
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STIHL chains are manufactured with the housing. ► Direct the drive links into the oblong hole. ► Fit the sprocket cover on the garden pruner so that the drive links cannot come completely out of the groove on the underside of severe personal injury from the chain sprocket (1). ► Place the chain around the chain... screw (3) and pin (2). English 23 1 ► Point the guide bar tip away from chain derailment, check chain tension frequently, @ 6.5. At operating temperatures, the chain stretches and sags. 0000-GXX-9343-A0 0000-GXX-9344-A0 13 Assembling the Garden Pruner 13...
STIHL chains are manufactured with the housing. ► Direct the drive links into the oblong hole. ► Fit the sprocket cover on the garden pruner so that the drive links cannot come completely out of the groove on the underside of severe personal injury from the chain sprocket (1). ► Place the chain around the chain... screw (3) and pin (2). English 23 1 ► Point the guide bar tip away from chain derailment, check chain tension frequently, @ 6.5. At operating temperatures, the chain stretches and sags. 0000-GXX-9343-A0 0000-GXX-9344-A0 13 Assembling the Garden Pruner 13...
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..., a slightly dampened cloth or resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant. 13.4 Lubricating the Saw Chain and Guide Bar WARNING Never operate your garden pruner or an equivalent, biodegradable multifunction oil. A 0000-GXX-9346-A1 26 0458-694-8621-A Always wear gloves when handling the chain. ► Tighten the wingnut by hand to...
..., a slightly dampened cloth or resin solvent, such as STIHL Resin Remover & Lubricant. 13.4 Lubricating the Saw Chain and Guide Bar WARNING Never operate your garden pruner or an equivalent, biodegradable multifunction oil. A 0000-GXX-9346-A1 26 0458-694-8621-A Always wear gloves when handling the chain. ► Tighten the wingnut by hand to...
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... hooks (1) on the garden pruner for a few seconds. 14 Inserting and Removing the Battery ► Apply STIHL Multioil Bio in the area (1) between the guide bar and saw chain. 14 Inserting and Removing the Battery 14.1 Inserting the Battery WARNING Never use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, ...-GXX-9347-A0 0000-GXX-9348-A0 2 1 ► Push the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) until it is not fully charged, STIHL recommends that you hear an audible click. WARNING Use care when ejecting the battery to excessive heat or prolonged periods of severe personal injury from...
... hooks (1) on the garden pruner for a few seconds. 14 Inserting and Removing the Battery ► Apply STIHL Multioil Bio in the area (1) between the guide bar and saw chain. 14 Inserting and Removing the Battery 14.1 Inserting the Battery WARNING Never use a malfunctioning, damaged, cracked, ...-GXX-9347-A0 0000-GXX-9348-A0 2 1 ► Push the battery (1) into the battery compartment (2) until it is not fully charged, STIHL recommends that you hear an audible click. WARNING Use care when ejecting the battery to excessive heat or prolonged periods of severe personal injury from...
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Once the trigger switch is activated and the garden pruner is running, the trigger switch lockout can be released. 15.2 Switching Off WARNING The saw chain will continue to rotate for a short while after releasing the trigger switch and when setting down . If they will continue to rotate for a ... use, switch off : ► Release the trigger switch so that it is released. To switch the garden pruner off the motor, ensure the chain has stopped and remove the battery before transporting or putting the garden pruner down the garden pruner. 16 Checking the Garden Pruner 0000-GXX-9349...
Once the trigger switch is activated and the garden pruner is running, the trigger switch lockout can be released. 15.2 Switching Off WARNING The saw chain will continue to rotate for a short while after releasing the trigger switch and when setting down . If they will continue to rotate for a ... use, switch off : ► Release the trigger switch so that it is released. To switch the garden pruner off the motor, ensure the chain has stopped and remove the battery before transporting or putting the garden pruner down the garden pruner. 16 Checking the Garden Pruner 0000-GXX-9349...
