Safety Alert; Important Safety Instructions; Before Operating; Rules For Safe Operation - MTD Yard Machines MTD1416NT Manuel De L'utilisateur

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The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your
attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols,
and their explanations, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper
accident prevention measures.
SYMBOL MEANING

SAFETY ALERT:

warning or caution. Attention is required in
order to avoid serious personal injury. May
be used in conjunction with other symbols
or pictographs.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
Read the Operator's Manual(s) and follow all
warnings and safety instructions.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders.
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• IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS •
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE OPERATING

WARNING:
quick, easy to handle and efficient tool; if
used improperly or without the due
precautions it could become a dangerous
tool. For pleasant and safe work,always
strictly comply with the safety rules that
follow and throughout this manual.
• Read the instructions carefully. Be familiar with the
controls and proper use of the unit.
• Do not operate this unit when tired, ill or under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Only responsible individuals who are familiar with the
instructions may operate the chain saw (no one under
the age of 16). Provide parental supervision at all times.
• Inspect the unit before use. Replace damaged parts.
Make sure all fasteners are in place and secure.
Replace parts that are cracked, chipped or damaged
in any way.
• Know the controls and know how to stop the chain
saw quickly.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Indicates
danger,
If correctly used,
the chain saw is a
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SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER:
result in serious injury to yourself or to
others. Always follow the safety precautions
to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
WARNING:
result in injury to yourself and others.
Always follow the safety precautions to
reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and
personal injury.
CAUTION:
result in property damage or personal injury
to yourself or to others. Always follow the
safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
• Carry the chain saw with the motor stopped, and with
the guide bar and saw chain to the rear.
• When transporting your chain saw, use the
appropriate guide-bar scabbard (sheath).

WHILE OPERATING

• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain when
the motor is running.
• Wear safety glasses or goggles that are marked as
meeting ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards. Also wear
ear/hearing protection when operating this unit. Wear
a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty. Long
sleeve shirts are recommended.
• Wear heavy, long pants, boots or safety footwear and
protective gloves. Do not wear loose clothing, jewelry,
short pants, sandals or go barefoot. Secure hair above
shoulder level.
• Use the unit only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Before you start the motor, make sure that the saw's
chain is not contacting anything. Do not cut near
electrical cables or power lines.
• Do not start cutting until you have a clear work area,
secure footing, and a planned retreat path from the
falling tree.
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Failure to obey a
safety warning will
Failure to obey a
safety warning can
Failure to obey a
safety warning may