Stihl RE 143 Series, Instruction Manual

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RE 143, RE 143 PLUS, RE 163, RE 163 PLUS
English
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Compliance with the specifications of
this owner's manual will avoid excessive
wear and damage to the machine.
The machine must be used, maintained
and stored as carefully as described in
this owner's 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
authorized by STIHL
–
Use of accessories that are not
approved for the machine,
unsuitable or of inferior quality
–
Use of the machine in a manner not
in keeping with the intended use
–
Use of the machine in sporting
events or competitions
–
Consequential damages due to
continued use of a machine with
defective components
–
Damage due to freezing
–
Damage due to improper power
supply voltage
–
Damage due to poor water supply
(e.g., cross-section of the intake
hose too small)
Maintenance work
All of the tasks listed under
"Maintenance and Repairs" 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.
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. Among other things, this
includes:
–
Damage to machine components
due to delayed or insufficient
performance of maintenance
–
Corrosion damage and other
consequential damages due to
improper storage
–
Damage to the machine as a result
of using replacement parts of
inferior quality
Parts Subject to Wear and Tear
Some parts of the machine are subject
to normal wear and tear even when the
machine is used in conformity with its
intended use. These parts must be
replaced in due time, depending on the
nature and duration of use. These
include, among others:
–
High-pressure nozzles
–
High-pressure hoses
Minimize Wear and Avoid
Damage