Introduction; Fundamental Safety Precautions - MTD GCS 50/45 Operating Manual

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1. INTRODUCTION

Your CHAINSAW has been made in compliance
with current consumer protection and safety
regulations.
This manual contains and illustrates the safety in-
structions for the assembly, use and maintenance
operations required to keep your CHAINSAW
working at full efficiency.
FOR EASY READING
The illustrations related to assembly and descrip-
tion of the machine are to be found at the begin-
ning of this booklet.
Consult those pages while reading the instructions
for assembly and use.
In the event your CHAINSAW requires servicing
or repair, please consult our sales agent or an
authorised servicing centre.
2. FUNDAMENTAL SAFETY PRE-
CAUTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS
THE PICTOGRAMS ON THE MA-
CHINE ARE EXPLAINED IN THIS
MANUAL
WARNING:
A1 – Failure to comply with the rules
and warnings in use of the chainsaw
may cause serious harm to people,
with the risk of loss of life.
A2 – Any person who uses or sets
in motion the CHAINSAW must first
read the instruction and maintenance
manual carefully and completely fa-
miliarise him/herself with the controls
for proper use of the equipment.
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A2.1 - Keep this manual carefully for
future consultation.
A3 – Do not allow children, or any
person not fully familiar with these
instructions, to use the CHAINSAW.
DANGER:
A4 – Do not start and do not use the
equipment close to people (especially
children) or animals.
During operation, it is recommended
that a minimum distance of 10 metres
from other people be maintained.
A5 – Maximum attention is urged to-
wards any possible dangers, warning
signs of which may not be heard be-
cause of the noise of the equipment.
A6 – Eliminate any hazards from the
work zone and check that there are no
hazards such as trees in dangerous
positions, roads, railways or electric
cables.
A7 – The operator is responsable in
the event of accidents or risks to other
persons or their property.
A8 – Use the CHAINSAW only for
cutting wood.
Do NOT use the equipment for any
other purpose.
A9 – Always wear appropriate protec-
tive clothing and safety apparel appro-
priate for use of the CHAINSAW.
During use, wear close-fitting clothing,
not loose garments. Do not wear or
have about you anything that might
get caught in the moving parts.
A10 – Wear homologated goggles or
face mask.
A10.1 – Wear approved ear plugs for
protection from the noise.
A10.2 – Wear the approved safety
helmet if there is any risk from falling
objects.