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Contents
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Introduction................................................. 2
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Overview..................................................... 3
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Transporting..............................................14
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Storing.......................................................14
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Cleaning....................................................15
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Maintenance............................................. 15
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Repairing...................................................16
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Disposal.................................................... 19
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1
Introduction
Dear Customer,
Thank you for choosing STIHL. We develop and
manufacture our quality products to meet our
customers' requirements. The products are
designed for reliability even under extreme con-
ditions.
STIHL also stands for premium service quality.
Our dealers guarantee competent advice and
instruction as well as comprehensive service
support.
STIHL expressly commit themselves to a sus-
tainable and responsible handling of natural
resources. This user manual is intended to help
you use your STIHL product safely and in an
environmentally friendly manner over a long
service life.
We thank you for your confidence in us and hope
you will enjoy working with your STIHL product.
Dr. Nikolas Stihl
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IMPORTANT! READ BEFORE USING AND
KEEP IN A SAFE PLACE FOR REFERENCE.
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Guide to Using this Manual
2.1
Applicable Documents
This instruction manual constitutes original man-
ufacturer's instructions in the sense of EC Direc-
tive 2006/42/EC.
Local safety regulations apply.
► In addition to this instruction manual, read,
understand and keep the following documents:
- STIHL AK battery safety information
- STIHL AL 101, 300, 500 charger instruction
manual
- Safety information for STIHL batteries and
products with built-in battery:
www.stihl.com/safety-data-sheets
2.2
Warning Notices in Text
DANGER
■ This notice refers to risks which result in seri-
ous or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
WARNING
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
serious or fatal injury.
► Serious or fatal injuries can be avoided by
taking the precautions mentioned.
NOTICE
■ This notice refers to risks which can result in
damage to property.
► Damage to property can be avoided by tak-
ing the precautions mentioned.
2.3
Symbols in Text
This symbol refers to a chapter in this
instruction manual.
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