Product liability
As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not
liable for damages that our product causes if:
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the product is incorrectly repaired.
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the product is repaired with parts that are not from
the manufacturer or not approved by the
manufacturer.
Safety definitions
The definitions below give the level of severity for each
signal word.
WARNING: Injury to persons.
CAUTION: Damage to the product.
Note: This information makes the product easier to use.
General safety instructions
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Use the product correctly. Injury or death is a
possible result of incorrect use. Only use the product
for the tasks found in this manual. Do not use the
product for other tasks.
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Read, understand and obey the instructions in this
manual. Obey the safety symbols and the safety
instructions. If the operator does not obey the
instructions and the symbols, injury, damage or
death is a possible result.
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Do not discard this manual. Use the instructions to
assemble, to operate and to keep your product in
good condition. Use the instructions for correct
installation of attachments and accessories. Only
use approved attachments and accessories.
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Do not use a damaged product. Obey the
maintenance schedule. Only do the maintenance
work that you find an instruction about in this
manual. An approved service center must do all
other maintenance work.
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This manual cannot include all situations that can
occur when you use the product. Be careful and use
your common sense. Do not operate the product or
do maintenance to the product if you are not sure
about the situation. Speak to a product expert, your
dealer, service agent or approved service center for
information.
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Disconnect the spark plug cable before you
assemble the product, put the product into storage or
do maintenance.
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the product has an accessory that is not from the
manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
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the product is not repaired at an approved service
center or by an approved authority.
Safety
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Do not use the product if it is changed from its initial
specification. Do not change a part of the product
without approval from the manufacturer. Only use
parts that are approved by the manufacturer. Injury
or death is a possible result of incorrect
maintenance.
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Do not breathe in the exhaust fumes from the
engine. A health risk can occur if you breathe in
exhaust fumes, chain oil fumes and sawdust for a
long period.
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Do not start the product indoors or near flammable
material. The exhaust fumes are hot and can contain
a spark which can start a fire. Without sufficient
airflow, injury or death can result from asphyxiation
or carbon monoxide.
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This product makes an electromagnetic field during
operation. The electromagnetic field can cause
damage to medical implants. Speak to your
physician and medical implant manufacturer before
you operate the product.
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Do not let a child operate the product.
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Do not let a person, without knowledge of the
instructions, operate the product.
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Always monitor a person, with decreased physical
capacity or mental capacity, that uses the product. A
responsible adult must be there at all times.
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Lock the product in an area that children and not
approved persons cannot access.
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The product can eject objects and cause injuries.
Obey the safety instructions to decrease the risk of
injury or death.
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Do not go away from the product when the engine is
on. Stop the engine and make sure that the chain
does not rotate.
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The operator of the product is responsible if an
accident occurs.
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Make sure that parts are not damaged before you
use the product.
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Refer to national or local laws. They can prevent or
decrease the operation of the product in some
conditions.
Safety instructions for operation
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Continuous or regular operation of the product can
cause "white finger" or equivalent medical problems
from vibrations. Examine the condition of your hands
and fingers if you operate the product continuously
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