Symbols On The Machine; Symbols In The Operator's Manual - MTD 450E Operator's Manual

KEY TO SYMBOLS
Symbols on the machine:
WARNING! Chain saws can be
dangerous! Careless or improper use
can result in serious or fatal injury to the
operator or others.
Please read the operator's manual
carefully and make sure you
understand the instructions before
using the machine.
Always wear:
Approved protective helmet
Approved hearing protection
Protective goggles or a visor
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Both of the operator's hands must be
used to operate the chain saw.
Never operate a chain saw holding it with
one hand only.
Contact of the guide bar tip with any
object must be avoided.
WARNING! Kickback may occur when
the nose or tip of the guide bar touches an
object, and cause a lightning fast reverse
reaction, kicking the guide bar up and
towards the operator. May cause serious
personal injury.
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Other symbols/decals on the machine refer to special
certification requirements for certain markets.
Symbols in the operator's
manual:
Switch off the engine before
carrying out any checks or
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maintenance. CAUTION! The
start/stop switch automatically
returns to run position. In order to
prevent unintentional starting, the
spark plug cap must be removed from the spark plug
when assembling, checking and/or performing
maintenance.
Always wear approved protective
gloves.
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Regular cleaning is required.
Visual check.
Protective goggles or a visor must be
worn.
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Refuelling.
Filling with oil and adjusting oil flow.
The chain brake must be engaged
when the chain saw is started.
You will find the following labels on your chain saw:
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The Emissions Compliance Period referred to on the
Emission Compliance label indicates the number of
operating hours for which the engine has been shown to
meet Federal emissions requirements.
Maintenance, replacement, or repair of the emission
control devices and system may be performed by any
nonroad engine repair establishment or individual.
A WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product
contains chemical known to the State
of California
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cause cancer, birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
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