Safety Messages; Hazard Symbols - MK Diamond Products MK-2013 HSP Owner's Manual

safety messages

A safety message informs you about potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is preceded by one of the
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three words: Danger, Warning, or Caution.
Danger
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Warning
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You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY injured if you don't follow instructions.
Caution
You CAN be injured if you don't follow instructions.
Additional information as to the nature of the hazard is provided by the following hazards symbols which appear throughout the
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manual in conjunction with safety message alert symbols.

hazard symbols

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Read Owner's Manual Before Use!
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Before using this equipment, ensure that the person operating this machine has read and understands all of the instructions in the
manual. Precaution is the best insurance against accidents. Read and understand all safety precautions, messages, warnings and
hazard symbols. You are responsible for your own safety.
Keep Gaurds In Place!
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Adhere to safety guidelines: ANSI American National Standards Institute, OHSA, or local Regulations. Never operate the saw with out
the guards in place!
Over Speed!
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Never tamper with the governor components or settings to increase the maximum speed. Severe personal injury and damage to the
engine or equipment can result if operated at speeds above maximum.
Explosive Fuel!
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Gasoline is extremely flammable and its vapors can explode if ignited. Store gasoline only in approved containers, in well-ventilated,
unoccupied buildings, away from sparks or flames. Do not fill the fuel tank while the engine is hot or running, since spilled fuel could
ignite if it comes in contact with hot parts or sparks from ignition. Do not start the engine near spilled fuel. Never use gasoline as a
cleaning agent.
Electrical Shock!
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Never touch electrical wires or components while the engine is running. They can be sources of electrical shock which could cause
severe injury or burns.
Hot Parts!
Engine components can get extremely hot from operation. To prevent severe burns, do not touch these areas while the engine is
running or immediately after it is turned off. Never operate the engine with heat shields or guards removed.
Accidental Starts!
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Before servicing the engine or equipment, always remove the key and disconnect the spark plug lead to prevent the engine from
starting accidentally. Ground the lead to prevent sparks that could cause fires. Make sure the equipment is in neutral.
Rotating Parts!
Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury. Never operate the engine with covers, shrouds, or
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guards removed.
Lethal Exhaust Gases!
Engine exhaust gases contain poisonous carbon monoxide. Carbon monoxide is odorless, colorless, and can cause death if inhaled.
Avoid inhaling exhaust fumes, and never run the engine in a closed building or confined area.
Use Approved Eye Protection!
Always use approved eye protection with side shields or face shields.
MK-20 SERIES
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Revision 09/06, Effective Date September 18, 2006
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