Switching The Garden Pruner On And Off; Switching On; Switching Off; Checking The Garden Pruner - Stihl GTA 26 Manual De Instrucciones

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15 Switching the Garden Pruner On and
Off

15.1 Switching On

WARNING
Never operate your garden pruner if it is modified, damaged,
improperly adjusted or maintained, not completely and
securely assembled or not functioning properly, @ 6.4. To
reduce the risk of personal injury, always wear proper
clothing and protective apparel, including proper eye
protection, when operating your garden pruner, @ 6.3.
Before switching on:
► Make sure you have a secure and firm footing.
► Stand upright.
To switch the garden pruner on:
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► Always hold and operate the garden pruner with one hand
firmly on the control handle (1) and the other hand firmly
on the gripping surface (2).
► Depress and hold the trigger switch lockout (3) with your
thumb.
► While holding the trigger switch lockout, squeeze the
trigger switch (4) with your index finger.
The saw chain will start rotating.
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15 Switching the Garden Pruner On and Off

The motor will not switch on unless the trigger switch lockout
and trigger switch are pressed at the same time. 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
the trigger switch is released. To avoid serious or fatal injury,
avoid contact with the moving saw chain. To reduce the risk
of personal injury from unintended activation or
unauthorized use, switch off the motor, ensure the chain has
stopped and remove the battery before transporting or
putting the garden pruner down.
To switch the garden pruner off:
► Release the trigger switch so that it springs back to the
locked position. In the locked position, activation of the
trigger switch is once again blocked by the trigger switch
lockout.
The saw chain will continue to rotate for a short while after
the trigger switch is released. Take care to avoid contact
after releasing the trigger switch and when setting down
the garden pruner.

16 Checking the Garden Pruner

16.1 Checking the Guard

WARNING
The chain has many sharp cutters. If they contact your flesh,
they will cut you, even if the chain is not moving, @ 6.4.
Always wear heavy-duty work gloves, @ 6.3.
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