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Sthil GTA 26

Posted by Paul Doyle on November 3, 2022 at 10:07pm

Evening all , 

The chain on my GTA 26 keeps slipping off, has anyone an idea how it might be tightened. I know it was mentioned on a previous thread but I can't find it on here , could be because of my phone mind.

Great little tool apart from that ! 

Paul

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  • David Benson November 3, 2022 at 10:28pm

    STIHL GTA 26 - Replacing the saw chain - Bing video

    i never had one but this migh help

    how to tighten the chane stihl gta 26 - Bing video
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    Gary RK November 4, 2022 at 9:22am

    Release the side screw clamp, pull the chain bar until the chain is suitably taut and re-tighen scew clamp.

    It has no separate adjustment and really is a basic system/method.

    • Paul Doyle > Gary RK November 4, 2022 at 11:39am

      Ah ok, 

      I 'v been doing that but it seems to be getting more regular that I gotta do it.. I am giving it oil regularly enough too.. I guess your right, it's a basic enough tool. I could have sworn someone posted a tip here before though..

      have a good weekend!

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        Gary RK @ Landscape Juice Network > Paul Doyle November 5, 2022 at 12:28pm

        Might be a build up of detritus around / under the chain bar that's causing it not to 'clamp' well or possibly a sh*gged chain ....

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    Adam Woods November 4, 2022 at 3:03pm

    I release the nut on the chain, hang it upside down by the blade (battery out) then tighten the chain at that point. Ive had no problems with that method

    • Paul Doyle > Adam Woods November 5, 2022 at 11:07am

      Hi Adam, 

      yeah that how I do it but the chain seems a bit too loose. I will bring it back to the shop and enquire as Brian recommends . 

      thanks

       

      paul

  • Barry Cox November 5, 2022 at 12:36am

    where did you buy it from, this is why I buy from a local shop. means any issues i can go in person

    • Paul Doyle > Barry Cox November 5, 2022 at 11:08am

      Hi Barry, 

      yeah I'll bring it back and get their tuppence worth!!

      thenks 

       

      paul

  • Neil Darby November 6, 2022 at 9:27am

    I think we all have the same issue with it. As you use the tool the chain heats up & expands, the same as any chainsaw. I find just loosening it off & dropping it upsdie down, hanging by the bar & then tightening works.

    I guess because it is such a small length of chain/bar it becomes more noticeable quicker than a full size machine.

    Keeping it oiled regularly seems to help, just a couple of spots either side of the bar.

    • Paul Doyle > Neil Darby November 7, 2022 at 9:57pm

      Thanks Neill, 

      Ill try that tip the next time I use it..

       

      paul

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