Minimize Wear And Avoid Damage - Stihl MS 441 C-M Instruction Manual

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Minimize Wear and Avoid
Damage
Compliance with the specifications of
this Instruction Manual will avoid
excessive wear and damage to the
machine.
The machine must be used, maintained
and stored as carefully as described in
this Instruction Manual.
The user is responsible for all damage
caused by failure to comply with the
safety, operating and maintenance
instructions. This applies in particular
for:
Product modifications not
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authorized by STIHL
Use of tools or accessories that are
–
not approved for the machine,
unsuitable or of inferior quality
Use of the machine in a manner not
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in keeping with the intended use
Use of the machine in sporting
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events or competitions
Consequential damages due to
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continued use of a machine with
defective components
Maintenance work
All of the tasks listed under
"Maintenance and Care" must be carried
out periodically. If the user does not
carry out these maintenance tasks him-
or herself, they should be delegated to a
dealer.
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STIHL recommends that maintenance
and repair work be carried out only by
authorized STIHL dealers. STIHL
dealers receive regular training and are
supplied with technical information.
If these tasks are not performed or are
performed improperly, this may result in
damage for which the user is
responsible. These include,
among others:
Engine damage due to delayed or
–
insufficient maintenance (e. g., air
and fuel filters) or insufficient
cleaning of the cooling air routing
(air intake slits, cylinder fins)
Corrosion damage and other
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consequential damages due to
improper storage
Damage to the machine as a result
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of using replacement parts of
inferior quality
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
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Drive components (clutch, clutch
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drum, chain sprocket)
Filters (air, oil, fuel)
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Starter mechanism
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Spark plug
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Components of antivibration system
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MS 441 C-M