Guide Bar; Saw Chain - Stihl GTA 26 Gebrauchsanleitung

4 Safety Precautions
WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged garden pruner.
► If the garden pruner is dirty or wet: Clean the garden
pruner and allow it to dry.
► Never modify the garden pruner. Exception: Mounting a
combination of guide bar and saw chain recommended
in this instruction manual.
► Never use the garden pruner without the chain guard.
► If the chain guard is damaged or has been modified: Do
not work with the garden pruner.
► If the controls do not function properly: Do not work with
the garden pruner.
► Only fit original STIHL accessories designed for this
garden pruner model.
► Mount the guide bar and chain as described in this
instruction manual.
► Mount accessories as described in this instruction
manual or the instructions supplied with the accessory.
► Never insert objects in the garden pruner's openings.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.2

Guide bar

The guide bar is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Guide bar is not damaged.
– Guide bar is not deformed.
– At least the minimum groove depth is maintained,
@ 19.3.
– Bar groove is not pinched or splayed.
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WARNING
￭ If the guide bar is not in a safe condition, it can no longer
support and guide the saw chain properly. The rotating
saw chain can jump off the guide bar. This can result in
serious or fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged guide bar.
► If the groove depth is less than the minimum depth:
Replace the guide bar.
► If you have any queries: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.3

Saw Chain

The saw chain is in a safe condition if the following points
are observed:
– Chain is not damaged.
– Chain is properly sharpened.
– The service marks on the cutters are still visible.
WARNING
￭ If components do not comply with safety requirements,
they will no longer function properly and safety devices
may be rendered inoperative. This can result in serious or
fatal injuries.
► Work only with an undamaged saw chain.
► Sharpen the chain properly.
► If you have any queries: Contact your STIHL servicing
dealer for assistance.
4.6.4 Battery
The battery is in a safe condition if the following points are
observed:
– Battery is undamaged.
– Battery is clean and dry.
– Battery functions properly and has not been modified.
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