General Safety Precautions; Before Using A New Chain Saw; Important - MTD 450E Operator's Manual

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Before using a new chain saw
Please read this manual carefully.
Check that the cutting equipment is correctly fitted and
adjusted. See instructions under the heading
Assembly.
Refuel and start the chain saw. See the instructions
under the headings Fuel Handling and Starting and
Stopping.
Do not use the chain saw until sufficient chain oil has
reached the chain. See instructions under the heading
Cutting equipment.
Long-term exposure to noise can result in permanent
hearing impairment. So always use approved hearing
protection.
A WARNING! Under no circumstances may
the design of the machine be modified
without the permissi0n of the
manufacturer, A ways use genuine
accessories, Non-authorized
modifications and/or accessories can
result in serious personal injury or the
death of the operator or others:Your
warranty may not cover damage or
liability caused by the use of non-
authorized accessories or reP!acement
parts,
I _ WAR_ING! A chain saw is a dangerous
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| _ can cause serious, even fatal injuries, it |
| is very important that YOU read and |
| understand the contents of this |
operator's manual.
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health risk,
machine produces an electromagnetic
field during operation, This field may
under some circumstances interfere with
pacemakers,To raduce the risk of
Serious or fatal injury, we recommend
persons with pacemakers to consult
their physician and the pacemaker
manufacture r before operating this
machine.
WARNING! Never allow ch Idren to use or
b e in the Vicinity of the machine, As the
machine is equipped with a spring-
Ioaded stop switch and can be started by
lew speed and force on the starter
handle, even small children under some
circumstances Can produce the force
necessary to start the machine.This can
mean a risk of serious Personal injury,
Therefore remove the spark plug cap
when the machine is not under close
supervision,
Important
IMPORTANT!
The machine is only designed for cutting wood.
You should only use the saw with the bar and chain
combinations we recommend in the chapter Technical
data.
Never use the machine if you are fatigued, while under
the influence of alcohol or drugs, medication or anything
that could affect your vision, alertness, coordination or
judgement.
Wear personal protective equipment. See instructions
under the heading Personal protective equipment.
Do not modify this product or use it if it appears to have
been modified by others.
Never use a machine that is faulty. Carry out the checks,
maintenance and service instructions described in this
manual. Some maintenance and service measures
must be carried out by trained and qualified specialists.
See instructions under the heading Maintenance.
Never use any accessories other than those
recommended in this manual. See instructions under
the headings Cutting equipment and Technical data.
CAUTION! Always wear protective glasses or a face
visor to reduce the risk of injury from thrown objects. A
chain saw is capable of throwing objects, such as wood
chips, small pieces of wood, etc, at great force.This can
result in serious injury, especially to the eyes_
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heading Technical data,
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