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The following intervals apply for normal operating
conditions. The specified intervals must be short‐
ened accordingly when working for longer than nor‐
mal or under difficult cutting conditions (extensive
dust, etc.).
Move the retaining latch to ƒ and remove the bat‐
tery before performing any work on the power tool.
1)
STIHL recommends STIHL dealers
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Damage
Observing the instructions in this manual helps
reduce the risk of unnecessary wear and dam‐
age to the power tool.
The power tool must be operated, maintained
and stored with the due care and attention
described in this instruction manual.
The user is responsible for all damage caused by
non-observance of the safety precautions, oper‐
ating and maintenance instructions. This
includes in particular:
– Alterations or modifications to the product not
approved by STIHL.
– Using tools or accessories which are neither
approved or suitable for the product or are of a
poor quality.
– Using the product for purposes for which it
was not designed.
– Using the product for sports or competitive
events.
– Consequential damage caused by continuing
to use the product with defective components.
19.1
Maintenance Work
All the operations described in the "Maintenance
Chart" must be performed on a regular basis. If
these maintenance operations cannot be per‐
formed by the owner, they should be performed
by a servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have servicing and
repair work carried out exclusively by an author‐
ized STIHL servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend training
courses and are supplied with the necessary
technical information.
If these maintenance operations are not carried
out as specified, the user assumes responsibility
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for any damage that may occur. Among other
things, this includes:
– Damage to the motor due to neglect or defi‐
cient maintenance (e.g. not cleaning cooling
air inlets).
– Damage to the charger caused by incorrect
electrical connection (voltage).
– Corrosion and other consequential damage to
the machine, battery and charger due to
improper storage and use.
– Damage to the product resulting from the use
of poor quality replacement parts.
19.2
Wear parts
Some parts of the machine are subject to normal
wear and tear even when the machine is used in
conformity with its intended use. These parts
must be replaced in due time, depending on the
nature and duration of use. These include,
among others:
– Abrasive wheel
– Battery
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