English
Operation is subject to the following two condi‐
tions:
– this device may not cause harmful interfer‐
ence.
– this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note: This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a resi‐
dential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interfer‐
ence to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:
– reorient or relocate the receiving antenna,
– increase the separation between the equip‐
ment and receiver,
– connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is con‐
nected,
– consult an authorized STIHL servicing dealer
or an experienced radio/TV technician for
help.
Do not change or modify this product in any way
unless specifically allowed in this manual, since
this could void your authority to operate it.
24 Replacement Parts and
Equipment
24.1
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
logo and, in some cases, by the STIHL parts
symbol
. The symbol may appear alone on
small parts.
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24 Replacement Parts and Equipment
25 Disposal
25.1
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 packag‐
ing to an approved disposal site for environ‐
mentally friendly recycling.
► Contact your authorized STIHL servicing
dealer for the latest information on disposal
and recycling.
25.2
Battery Recycling
WARNING
■ Handle discharged/depleted batteries care‐
fully. Even if believed to be discharged, lithium
ion batteries may never totally discharge and
still may deliver a dangerous short circuit cur‐
rent. If damaged or exposed to extreme tem‐
peratures, they may leak, generate heat, catch
fire or explode.
► Observe all federal, state and local disposal
rules and regulations.
► Contact your authorized STIHL servicing
dealer for the latest information on waste dis‐
posal.
► Recycle depleted batteries promptly.
► Keep batteries away from children. Do not dis‐
assemble and do not dispose of in fire.
STIHL is committed to the develop‐
ment of products that are environmen‐
tally responsible. This commitment
does not stop when the product
leaves the authorized STIHL servicing
dealer. STIHL has partnered with the
RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recy‐
cling Corporation) to promote the col‐
lection and recycling of spent STIHL
lithium ion batteries in the United
States and Canada.
The RBRC seal indicates that STIHL has prepaid
for battery recycling. RBRC has a toll free phone
number (1-800-822-8837) that connects you to
information on battery recycling locations and
information on battery disposal bans or restric‐
tions in your area. You can also return your
spent battery to any authorized STIHL servicing
dealer for recycling free of charge.
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