McCulloch M46-160AWREX Manual De Usuario página 9

WARNING: The muffler becomes very hot
during and after use and when the engine
operates at idle speed. Be careful near
flammable materials and/or fumes to prevent
fire.
To do a check of the muffler
• Examine the muffler regularly to make sure that it is
attached correctly and not damaged.
Fuel safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Do not start the product if there is fuel or engine oil
on the product. Remove the unwanted fuel/oil and let
the product dry.
• If you spill fuel on your clothing, change clothing
immediately.
• Do not get fuel on your body, it can cause injury. If
you get fuel on your body, use soap and water to
remove the fuel.
• Do not start the product if the engine has a leak.
Examine the engine for leaks regularly.
• Be careful with fuel. Fuel is flammable and the fumes
are explosive and can cause injuries or death.
• Do not breathe in the fuel fumes, it can cause injury.
Make sure that there is a sufficient airflow.
• Do not smoke near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not put warm objects near the fuel or the engine.
• Do not add the fuel when the engine is on.
• Make sure that the engine is cool before you refuel.
• Before you refuel, open the fuel tank cap slowly and
release the pressure carefully.
• Do not add fuel to the engine in an indoor area. Not
sufficient airflow can cause injury or death because
of asphyxiation or carbon monoxide.
• Tighten the fuel tank cap fully. If the fuel tank cap is
not tightened, there is a risk of fire.
• Move the product a minimum of 3 m (10 ft) from the
position where you filled the tank before a start.
• Do not put too much fuel in the fuel tank.
Battery safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Risk of electrical shock. Do not connect the battery
terminals to keys, coins, screws or other metal. This
can cause a short circuit of the battery.
• Keep batteries in storage away from metal objects,
for example nails, coins, jewelry.
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Battery charger safety
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• Risk of electrical shock or short circuit if the safety
instructions are not obeyed.
• Use an approved grounded mains socket that is not
damaged.
• Do not use other battery chargers than the one
supplied for your product.
• Do not try to disassemble the battery charger.
• Do not use a defective or damaged battery charger.
• Regularly make sure that the power cord of the
battery charger is not damaged and that there are no
cracks in it.
• Do not lift the battery charger by the power cord. To
disconnect the battery charger from a mains socket,
pull out the plug. Do not pull the power cord.
• Do not use an extension cable unless fully
necessary. An incorrect extension cable can result in
fire or electrical shock.
• The battery charger can be used by children aged
from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
battery charger in a safe way and understand the
hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
battery charger. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Do not use the battery charger near flammable
materials or materials that can cause corrosion. Do
not cover the battery charger. Pull out the plug to the
battery charger if there is smoke or fire.
• Only charge the battery indoors in a location with
good airflow and away from sunlight. Do not charge
the battery in wet conditions.
• Do not charge at temperatures below 5°C.
Safety instructions for maintenance
WARNING: Read the warning instructions
that follow before you use the product.
• The exhaust fumes from the engine contain carbon
monoxide, an odourless, poisonous and very
dangerous gas. Do not start the engine indoors or in
closed spaces.
• Before you do the maintenance on the product, stop
the engine and remove the ignition cable from the
spark plug.
• Use protective gloves when you do maintenance on
the cutting equipment. The blade is very sharp and
cuts can easily occur.
• Accessories and changes to the product that are not
approved by the manufacturer, can cause serious
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