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23 Replacement Parts and Equipment
23.1 Genuine STIHL Replacement Parts
STIHL recommends the use of genuine STIHL replacement
parts. Genuine STIHL parts can be identified by the STIHL
part number, the
STIHL parts symbol
. The symbol may appear alone on
small parts.
24 Disposal
24.1 Disposal of the Power Tool
STIHL products must not be thrown in household trash or
disposed of except as outlined in this manual.
► Take the power tool, accessories and packaging to an
approved disposal site for environmentally friendly
recycling.
► Contact your authorized STIHL servicing dealer for the
latest information on disposal and recycling.
25 Emission Control Warranty
25.1 STIHL Limited Federal 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
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23 Replacement Parts and Equipment
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, including diagnosis (if the diagnostic work is performed
at an authorized 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 Limited cannot deny warranty solely for the lack of
receipts or for your failure to ensure the performance of all
scheduled maintenance.
Any replacement part or service that is equivalent 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 Limited may deny you
warranty coverage if your small off-road equipment engine
or a part has failed due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved modifications.
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