Disposal; Stihl Limited Emission Control Warranty Statement - Stihl HL 100 Instruction Manual

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Disposal

Observe all country-specific waste
disposal rules and regulations.
STIHL products must not be thrown in
the garbage can. Take the product,
accessories and packaging to an
approved disposal site for environment-
friendly recycling.
Contact your STIHL servicing dealer for
the latest information on waste disposal.
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STIHL Limited Emission
Control Warranty Statement
This statement is given voluntarily,
based on the MOU (Memorandum of
Understanding) as agreed in April 1999
between Environmental Canada and
STIHL Limited
Your Warranty Rights and Obligations
STIHL Limited is pleased to explain the
Emission Control System Warranty on
your equipment type engine. In Canada
new 1999 and later model year small off-
road equipment engines must be
designed, built and equipped, at the time
of sale, to meet the U.S. EPA
regulations for small non road engines.
The equipment engine must be free from
defects in materials and workmanship
which cause it to fail to conform with
U.S. EPA standards for the first two
years of engine use from the date of sale
to the ultimate purchaser.
STIHL Limited must warrant the
emission control system on your small
off-road engine for the period of time
listed below provided there has been no
abuse, neglect or improper maintenance
of your small off-road equipment engine.
Your emissions control system may
include parts such as the carburetor or
fuel-injection system, the ignition
system, and catalytic converter. Also
included may be hoses, belts,
connectors or other emission-related
assemblies.
Where a warrantable condition exists,
STIHL Limited will repair your small off-
road equipment engine at no cost to you,
including diagnosis (if the diagnostic
work is performed at an authorized
dealer), parts, and labor.
Manufacturer's Warranty Coverage
In Canada 1999 and later model year
small off-road equipment engines are
warranted for two years. If any emission-
related part on your engine is defective,
the part will be repaired or replaced by
STIHL Limited free of charge.
Owner's Warranty Responsibilities:
As the small off-road equipment engine
owner, you are responsible for the
performance of the required
maintenance listed in your instruction
manual. STIHL Limited recommends
that you retain all receipts covering
maintenance on your small off-road
equipment engine, but STIHL Limited
cannot deny warranty solely for the lack
of receipts or for your failure to ensure
the performance of all scheduled
maintenance.
Any replacement part or service that is
equivalent in performance and durability
may be used in non-warranty
maintenance or repairs, and shall not
reduce the warranty obligations of the
engine manufacturer.
As the small off-road equipment engine
owner, you should be aware, however,
that STIHL Limited may deny you
warranty coverage if your small off-road
equipment engine or a part has failed
due to abuse, neglect, improper
maintenance or unapproved
modifications.
You are responsible for presenting your
small off-road equipment engine to a
STIHL service center as soon as a
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