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
–
authorized by STIHL
The use of attached parts that are
–
not authorized by STIHL
Use of the machine in a manner not
–
in keeping with the intended use
Consequential damages due to
–
continued use of a machine with
defective components
KG 550, KG 770
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
an authorized STIHL dealer.
If these tasks are not performed, this
may result in damage for which the user
is responsible.
Among other things, this includes:
Damage to machine due to delayed
–
or insufficient performance of
maintenance
Corrosion damage and other
–
consequential damages due to
improper storage
Damage and consequential
–
damage due to use of non-original
STIHL spare parts.
Damage caused by maintenance or
–
repair work in unauthorized STIHL
workshops
Wear parts
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:
Circular brush
–
Sweeper roller (KG 770 only)
–
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