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Maintenance and Repairs
Users of this machine may only carry out
the maintenance and service work
described in this user manual. All other
repairs must be carried out by a
servicing dealer.
STIHL recommends that you have
servicing and repair work carried out
exclusively by an authorized STIHL
servicing dealer. STIHL dealers are
regularly given the opportunity to attend
training courses and are supplied with
the necessary technical information.
When repairing the machine, only use
replacement parts which have been
approved by STIHL for this power tool or
are technically identical. Only use high-
quality replacement parts in order to
avoid the risk of accidents and damage
to the machine.
STIHL recommends the use of original
STIHL replacement parts.
Original STIHL parts can be identified by
the STIHL part number, the {
logo and the STIHL parts symbol K
(the symbol may appear alone on small
parts).
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Disposal
Observe all country-specific waste
disposal rules and regulations.
STIHL products must not be thrown in
the garbage can. Take the product,
accessories and packaging to an
approved disposal site for environment-
friendly recycling.
Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
the latest information on waste disposal.
STIHL Limited Emission
Control Warranty Statement
This statement is given voluntarily,
based on the MOU (Memorandum of
Understanding) as agreed in April 1999
between Environmental Canada and
STIHL Limited
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
STIHL Limited is pleased to explain the
Emission Control System Warranty on
your equipment type engine. In Canada
new 1999 and later model year small off-
road equipment engines must be
designed, built and equipped, at the time
of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA
regulations for small non road engines.
The equipment engine must be free from
defects in materials and workmanship
which cause it to fail to conform with
U.S. EPA standards for the first two
years of engine use from the date of sale
to the ultimate purchaser.
STIHL Limited must warrant the
emission control system on your small
off-road engine for the period of time
listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect or improper maintenance
of your small off-road equipment engine.
Your emissions control system may
include parts such as the carburetor or
fuel-injection system, the ignition
system, and catalytic converter. Also
included may be hoses, belts,
connectors or other emission-related
assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists,
STIHL Limited will repair your small off-
road equipment engine at no cost to you,
FS 56, FS 56 R, FS 56 C, FS 56 RC