Important Safety Instructions; Before Operating; Rules For Safe Operation; While Operating - MTD Yard Machines MTD1435a Manual Del Operador

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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 acci-
dent 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 equip-
ment.
Read the Operator's Manual(s) and follow all warn-
ings 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:
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.
Check for fuel leaks. 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.
• Carry the chain saw with the engine stopped, the
guide bar and saw chain to the rear, and the muffler
away from your body.
• When transporting your chain saw, use the appropri-
ate guide-bar scabbard (sheath).

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Indicates
danger,
If correctly used, the
chain saw is a quick,
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SYMBOL MEANING
DANGER:
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.

WHILE OPERATING

• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine is running.
• Never start or run the unit inside a closed room or
building. Breathing exhaust fumes can kill. Operate
this unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area.
• 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.
• Avoid accidental starting. Be in the starting position
whenever pulling the starter rope. The operator and
unit must be in a stable position while starting. See
Starting/Stopping Instructions.
• Before you start the engine, make sure that the saw's
chain is not contacting anything. Do not cut near
electrical cables or power lines.
• Keep all parts of your body away from the chain
when the engine is running.
• 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 safe-
ty warning will result in
Failure to obey a
safety warning can
Failure to obey a
safety warning may