Product Liability; Safety; Safety Definitions; Work Area Safety - McCulloch M40-120 CLASSIC Manuel D'utilisation

Note: Other symbols/decals on the product refer to
certification requirements for other commercial areas.
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WARNING: Tampering with the engine
voids the EU type-approval of this product.

Product liability

As referred to in the product liability laws, we are not
liable for damages that our product causes if:

Safety definitions

Warnings, cautions and notes are used to point out
specially important parts of the manual.
WARNING: Used if there is a risk of injury or
death for the operator or bystanders if the
instructions in the manual are not obeyed.
CAUTION: Used if there is a risk of damage
to the product, other materials or the
adjacent area if the instructions in the
manual are not obeyed.
Note: Used to give more information that is necessary in
a given situation.

General safety instructions

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• This product is dangerous if used incorrectly or if you
are not careful. Injury or death can occur if you do
not obey the safety instructions.
• This product produces an electromagnetic field
during operation. This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or passive
medical implants. To reduce the risk of serious or
fatal injury we recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and the medical
implant manufacturer before operating this product.
• Always be careful and use your common sense. If
you are not sure how to operate the product in a
special situation, stop and speak to your McCulloch
dealer before you continue.
• Keep in mind that the operator will be held
responsible for accidents that involve other persons
or their property.
• Keep the product clean. Make sure that you can
clearly read signs and decals.
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• the product is incorrectly repaired.
• the product is repaired with parts that are not from
the manufacturer or not approved by the
manufacturer.
• the product has an accessory that is not from the
manufacturer or not approved by the manufacturer.
• the product is not repaired at an approved service
center or by an approved authority.

Safety

• Do not let a person use the product unless you make
sure that they read and understand the contents of
the operator's manual.
• Do not let a child operate the product.
• Do not let a person, without knowledge of the
instructions, operate the product.
• Always monitor a person, with decreased physical
capacity or mental capacity, that uses the product. A
responsible adult must be there at all times.
• Do not use the product if you are tired, ill, or under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicine. This has
a negative effect on your vision, alertness,
coordination and judgment.
• Do not use the product if it is defective.
• Do not change this product or use it if it is possible
that it has been changed by others.

Work area safety

WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Remove objects such as branches, twigs and stones
from the work area before you use the product.
• Objects that hit against the cutting equipment can
eject and cause damage to persons and objects.
Keep bystanders and animals at a safe distance
from the product.
• Never use the product in bad weather such as fog,
rain, strong winds, intense cold and risk of lightning.
To use the product in bad weather or in moist or wet
locations is tiring. Bad weather can cause dangerous
conditions, such as slippery surfaces.
• Look out for persons, objects and situations that can
prevent safe operation of the product.
• Look out for obstacles, such as roots, stones, twigs,
pits and ditches. Long grass can hide obstacles.
• To cut grass on slopes can be dangerous. Do not
use the product on ground that slopes more than
15°.
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