Personal Protective Equipment; General Safety Precautions; Always Use Common Sense; Operating - McCulloch M40-125 Manual De Instrucciones

Personal protective equipment

You must use approved personal protective equipment
whenever you use the machine. Personal protective
equipment cannot eliminate the risk of injury but it will
reduce the degree of injury if an accident does happen.
Ask your dealer for help in choosing the right equipment.
Always wear:
• Use ear muffs if the noise level exceeds 85 db.
• Sturdy, non-slip boots or shoes.
• Heavy, long pants. Do not wear shorts, sandals or go
barefoot.
• Gloves must be worn when required, for example
when fitting, inspecting or cleaning cutting
attachments.

General safety precautions

This section describes basic safety directions for using
the machine. This information is never a substitute for
professional skills and experience.
• Please read the operator's manual carefully and make
sure you understand the instructions before using the
machine.
• Keep in mind that the operator is responsible for
accidents or hazards occuring to other people or their
property.
• The machine must be kept clean. Signs and stickers
must be fully legible.

Always use common sense

It is not possible to cover every conceivable situation you
can face. Always exercise care and use your common
sense. If you get into a situation where you feel unsafe,
stop and seek expert advice. Contact your dealer, service
agent or an experienced user. Do not attempt any task
that you feel unsure of!
WARNING! This machine produces an
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electromagnetic field during operation.
This field may under some
circumstances interfere with active or
passive medical implants. To reduce the
risk of serious or fatal injury, we
recommend persons with medical
implants to consult their physician and
the medical implant manufacturer before
operating this machine.
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OPERATING

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WARNING! The machine can be a
dangerous tool if used incorrectly or
carelessly, which can cause serious or
fatal injury to the operator or others.
Never allow children or other persons
not trained in the use of the machine to
use or service it.
The machine should not be used by
people with reduced physical or mental
capacities or people who are unsuitable
for health reasons to operate the
machine, without supervision of a
person responsible for their safety.
Never allow anyone else to use the
machine without first ensuring that they
have read and understood the contents
of the operator's manual.
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.
WARNING! Unauthorized modifications
and/or accessories may lead to serious
injury or death to the user or others.
Under no circumstances may the design
of the machine be modified without the
permission of the manufacturer.
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 safety 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 Maintenance
heading.
Always use genuine accessories.