18.2
Troubleshooting the Charger
Fault
LED on Char‐
ger
Cause
Remedy
Battery not being
charged.
One LED glows
red.
The battery is too
warm or too cold.
► Leave battery inserted in charger.
Charging starts automatically as soon as
the permitted temperature range is rea‐
ched.
The LED fla‐
shes red.
No electrical contact
between charger and
battery.
► Remove the battery.
► Clean contacts on charger.
► Insert battery.
There is a malfunction
in the charger.
► Do not use the charger and contact your
STIHL dealer for assistance.
There is a fault in the
battery.
► Do not use the battery. Consult a STIHL
dealer.
The charger
does not run a
self test.
The LED
glows green for
about 1 second
and then red
for about
1 second.
Electrical contact to
charger was briefly
interrupted.
► Disconnect the mains plug from the
power supply.
► Wait for 1 minute.
► Insert the mains plug in a wall outlet.
19 Specifications
19.1
STIHL GTA 26 Garden Pruner
–
Approved battery: STIHL AS
–
Weight without battery, guide bar and saw
chain 1.2 kg
For battery life see www.stihl.com/battery-life.
19.2
Chain Sprockets
The following chain sprockets may be used:
–
6-tooth for 1/4" P
19.3
Minimum groove depth of guide
bars
The mininum groove depth depends on the pitch
of the guide bar.
–
1/4" P 4 mm
19.4
STIHL AS Battery
–
Battery Technology: Lithium-ion
–
Voltage: 10.8 V
–
Capacity in Ah: see rating label
–
Energy content in Wh: see rating label
–
Weight in kg: see rating label
19.5
STIHL AL 1 Charger
–
Rated voltage: see rating pate
–
Frequency: see rating plate
–
Rated power: see rating plate
–
Charging current: see rating plate
–
Maximum energy content of approved STIHL
AS battery: 12.5 Ah
For charging times see www.stihl.com/charging-
19.6
Extension Cords
If an extension cord is used, the cross sectional
area of its conductors must meet the following
minimum requirements – depending on the line
voltage and length of the extension cord:
If rated voltage on the rating label is 220V to
240V:
–
Cord length up to 20 m: AWG 15 / 1.5 mm²
–
Cord length 20 m up to 50 m: AWG 13 /
2.5 mm²
If rated voltage on the rating label is 100V to
127V:
–
Cord length up to 10 m: AWG 14 / 2.0 mm²
–
Cord length 10 m up to 30 m: AWG 12 /
3.5 mm²
19.7
Temperature limits
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, it may catch fire or
explode. There is a risk of serious injury to
people and damage to property.
► Do not charge the battery below -20°C or
above +50°C.
► Do not use the garden pruner, battery or
charger below -20 °C or above +50 °C.
► Do not store the garden pruner, battery or
charger below -20 °C or above +70 °C.
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