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Disposal
Limited Warranty
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STIHL Incorporated Federal
Emission Control Warranty
Statement
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STIHL Incorporated California
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Exhaust and Evaporative
Emissions Control Warranty
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Statement
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Trademarks
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This instruction manual is protected by copyright. All rights reserved, especially the rights to reproduce, translate and process
with electronic systems.
Allow only persons who fully understand
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this manual to operate your trimmer /
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brushcutter.
To receive maximum performance and
satisfaction from your STIHL trimmer /
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brushcutter, it is important that you read,
understand and follow the safety
precautions and the operating and
maintenance instructions in chapter
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"Safety Precautions and Working
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Techniques" before using your trimmer /
brushcutter. For further information you
can go to www.stihlusa.com.
Contact your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area if you do not
understand any of the instructions in this
manual.
WARNING
Because a trimmer / brushcutter is a
high-speed cutting tool some special
safety precautions must be observed to
reduce the risk of personal injury.
Careless or improper use may cause
serious or even fatal injury.
Make sure your unit is equipped with the
proper deflector, handle and harness for
the type of cutting attachment being
used. Always wear proper eye
protection.
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