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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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Contact the local authorities or your STIHL serv‐
icing dealer for information on disposal.
Improper disposal can be harmful to health and
pollute the environment.
► Take STIHL products including packaging to a
suitable collection point for recycling in accord‐
ance with local regulations.
► Do not dispose with domestic waste.
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Control Warranty State‐
ment
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 work‐
manship 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
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been no abuse, neglect or improper mainte‐
nance 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, including diagnosis (if
the diagnostic work is performed at an author‐
ized dealer), parts, and labor.
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
In Canada 1999 and later model year small off-
road equipment engines are warranted for two
years. If any emission-related part on your
engine is defective, the part will be repaired or
replaced by STIHL Limited free of charge.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities:
As the small off-road equipment engine owner,
you are responsible for the performance of the
required maintenance listed in your instruction
manual. STIHL Limited recommends that you
retain all receipts covering maintenance on your
small off-road equipment engine, but STIHL Limi‐
ted cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the perform‐
ance of all scheduled maintenance.
Any replacement part or service that is equiva‐
lent in performance and durability may be used
in non-warranty maintenance or repairs, and
shall not reduce the warranty obligations of the
engine manufacturer.
As the small off-road equipment engine owner,
you should be aware, however, that STIHL Limi‐
ted may deny you warranty coverage if your
small off-road equipment engine or a part has
failed due to abuse, neglect, improper mainte‐
nance or unapproved modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your small
off-road equipment engine to a STIHL service
center as soon as a problem exists. The war‐
ranty repairs will be completed in a reasonable
amount of time, not to exceed 30 days.
If you have any questions regarding your war‐
ranty rights and responsibilities, please contact a
STIHL customer service representative at
www.stihl.ca
or you can write to:
STIHL Ltd.,
English
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