Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage - Stihl MS 380 Manual

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Minimize Wear and
Avoid Damage
Observing the instructions in this manual
helps reduce the risk of unnecessary
wear and damage to the power tool.
The power tool must be operated,
maintained and stored with the due care
and attention described in this owner's
manual.
The user is responsible for all damage
caused by non-observance of the safety
precautions, operating and maintenance
instructions in this manual. This includes
in particular:
– Alterations or modifications to the
product not approved by STIHL.
– Using attachments, Power Tool
Attachments or cutting tools not
approved by STIHL.
– Using the product for purposes for
which it was not designed.
– Using the product for sports or
competitive events.
– Consequential damage caused by
continuing to use the product with
defective components.
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Maintenance Work
All the operations described in the
"Maintenance Chart" must be performed
on a regular basis. If these maintenance
operations cannot be performed by the
owner, they should be performed by an
authorized STIHL servicing dealer.
If these operations are not carried out
as specified, the user assumes
responsibility for any damage that may
occur. Among other things, this includes:
– Damage to the engine due to
neglect or deficient maintenance
(e.g. of air and fuel filters), incorrect
carburetor adjustment or
inadequate cleaning of cooling air
inlets (intake ports, cylinder fins).
– Corrosion and other consequential
damage resulting from improper
storage.
– Damage and consequential
damage resulting from the use of
parts other than original STIHL
replacement parts.
– Damage resulting from
maintenance or repair work not
performed by authorized STIHL
servicing dealers.
Parts Subject to Wear and Tear
Some parts of the power tool are subject
to normal wear and tear even during
regular operation in accordance with
instructions and, depending on the type
and duration of use, have to be replaced
in good time.
Among other parts, this includes:
– Saw chain, guide bar
– Drive components (Clutch,
clutch drum, chain sprocket)
– Filters (air, oil, fuel)
– Starter mechanism
– Spark plug
– Components of anti-vibration
system
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