Stihl OILOMATIC Manual page 8

New bar/chain combinations may
be developed after publication of
this literature which will, in
combination with certain
powerheads, comply with 5.11.2 of
ANSI B 175.1-2011. Check the most
recent "STIHL Bar and Chain
Information" leaflet.
STIHL RECOMMENDS THAT YOU
SELL GREEN LABELED
REDUCED KICKBACK BARS
AND LOW KICKBACK CHAINS
FOR ALL POWERHEADS.
!
Warning !
Use of other bar/chain
combinations may increase
kickback forces and the risk of
kickback injury.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
The standard recognizes that
there may be a limited group of
users whose extraordinary needs
may not be satisfied by bar and
chain combinations that comply
with the computed 45 degree
acceptance criteria of the
standard. These customers may
require yellow labeled chains or
bars.
If a customer insists on buying a
non-complying cutting attachment
for a powerhead of below 3.8
cubic inch displacement, it must
be a conscious and informed
choice by the customer. You must
inform him of the fact that this
combination does not comply with
the standard and that complying
combinations with a reduced risk
of kickback injury are available for
his powerhead.
Chain and Bar Manual
1.8 OTHER BUSINESS
PRACTICES THAT STIHL
RECOMMENDS TO ALL
SALES AND SERVICE
DEALERS AND RENTAL
DEALERS FOLLOW
It is the dealer's responsibility to
advise the customer concerning
chain saw safety and available
safety equipment. You should
adhere to the following business
practices in marketing, servicing or
renting STIHL products.
1.8.1 When selling or renting a
saw
When selling or renting a saw, you
should provide the following
services to your
customer:
1. Properly assemble and adjust the
saw.
2. Familiarize the customer with the
instruction manual and the safety
instructions and the warnings
contained in it. Discuss kickback,
push-back and pull-in with the
customer. Describe the causes of
these reactive forces and how to
try to avoid them. Discuss the
availability of reduced kickback
bars and low kickback chain and
the advantages of these items
with your customer.
3. Point out and discuss the safety
features on the saw.
4. Demonstrate the correct way of
starting the saw.
5. Demonstrate the proper cutting
techniques.
1.8.2 Additional
recommendations when
selling a new saw
When you sell a new saw, you
should provide the following
services to your customer in
addition to those listed in part 1.8.1:
1. Follow the ANSI kickback
standard requirements
mentioned in part 1.7.2 of this
catalog when selling bars and
chains
2. Explain the limited warranty.
Register the product. Review,
complete, have the customer
sign and send in teh Product
Registration card or complete the
registration electronically on
STIHL eService.
1.8.3 Additional
recommendations when
selling a used saw
When you sell a used saw of any
brand, you should perform the
following services for your
customer in addition to those listed
in part 1.8.1:
1. Affix warning labels, if absent.
STIHL warning labels are
available at no charge from your
STIHL distributor.
2. Follow the ANSI kickback
standard requirements
mentioned in part 1.7.2 of this
brochure when selling
powerheads, bars and chain.
3. Give the customer a STIHL chain
saw safety manual (available at
no charge). Let him know that
instruction manuals, even for
many older models, are available
at www.stihlusa.com.
4. Make pertinent comments on the
condition of the saw and the
warnings given on the bill of sale
and have the customer sign it.
Keep a copy for your records
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