Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to
operate the product better and safer.
Symbol
Explanation
Direct current - Type or charac-
teristic of current.
Precautions that involve your
safety.
Read and understand all instruc-
tions before operating the prod-
uct, and follow all warnings and
safety instructions.
Wear eye and ear protection.
Do not expose the product to rain
or moist conditions.
Beware of chain saw kickback
and avoid contact with bar tip.
Hold with both hands.
DANGER! Be careful with kick-
backs.
5
RISK LEVELS
The following signal words and meanings are intended
to explain the levels of risk associated with this
product.
SYM-
SIGNAL
BOL
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
English
MEANING
Indicates an imminent-
ly hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious
injury.
Indicates a potential-
ly hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided,
could result in death or
serious injury.
Indicates a potential-
ly hazardous situation,
which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moder-
ate injury.
SYM-
SIGNAL
BOL
CAUTION
6
ENVIRONMENTALLY SAFE BATTERY
DISPOSAL
The toxic and corrosive materials below are in the
batteries used in this machine: Lithium-ion, a toxic
material.
Discard all toxic materials in a specified manner
to prevent contamination of the environment.
Before discarding damaged or worn-out Lithium-ion
battery, contact your local waste disposal agency,
or the local Environmental Protection Agency for
information and specific instructions. Take the
batteries to a local recycling and/or disposal center,
certified for Lithium-ion disposal.
If the battery pack cracks or breaks, with or without
leaks, do not recharge it and do not use. Discard it
and replace with a new battery pack. DO NOT TRY
TO REPAIR IT! To prevent injury and risk of fire,
explosion, or electric shock, and to avoid damage to
the environment:
• Cover the terminals of the battery with heavy-duty
adhesive tape.
• DO NOT try to remove or destroy any of the
battery pack components.
• DO NOT try to open the battery pack.
• If a leak develops, the released electrolytes are
corrosive and toxic. DO NOT get the solution in
the eyes or on skin, and do not swallow it.
• DO NOT put these batteries in your regular
household trash.
• DO NOT incinerate.
• DO NOT put them where they will become part of
any waste landfill or municipal solid waste stream.
• Take them to a certified recycling or disposal
center.
7
MEANING
(Without Safety Alert
Symbol) Indicates a situa-
tion that may result in
property damage.
WARNING
WARNING
EN