MTD 1416NT manual Other Safety Precautions, Electrical Safety Warnings

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

OTHER SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•Do not operate a chain saw with one hand! Serious injury to the operator, helpers, bystanders, or any combination of these persons may result from one- handed operation. A chain saw is intended for two- handed use.

•Do not operate a chain saw if you are fatigued.

•Use safety footwear; snug-fitted clothing; protective gloves; and eye, hearing, and head protection devices.

•Do not allow other persons to be near the chain saw when starting or cutting with the chain saw. Keep bystanders and animals out of the work area.

•Do not remove, damage or de-activate any of the safety devices. Never use a damaged, modified, or improperly repaired or assembled chain saw. Check their proper operation regularly. Only use bars and chains of the length indicated in the table herein.

•Never carry out operations or repairs on your own that are other than routine maintenance. For information, contact specialized and authorized workshops only.

•If your chain saw is no longer usable, dispose of it properly without damaging the environment by handing it in to your local dealer who will arrange for its correct disposal.

•Use caution when felling a tree. Make sure you have planned an escape path when felling, and keep all bystanders away.

•Be alert; stop the machine if anyone enters the cutting area, which is usually 3 to 4 feet around the operator.

•Use caution when working in a crew to avoid injury to a fellow worker who may enter the cutting area.

•Only loan your saw to experienced users who are completely familiar with saw operation and correct use. Give other users this manual, which they should read before using the saw. Provide them the operating instructions.

•Shut off the motor before setting down the saw. Do not leave the motor running unattended.

•Store the unit in a dry area, locked up, located up high and located out of the reach of children to prevent unauthorized use or damage.

•Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use.

•Keep these instructions. Refer to them often and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone this unit, also loan them these instructions.

•Do not use the unit in the rain, in a storm or in inclement weather. Wait until the storm danger has passed before operation of this product.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY WARNINGS

•Since the tool is double-insulated, a 2-wire extension cord (an extension cord without a ground) may be used. A 3-wire extension cord (an extension cord with a ground) that uses a NEMA type connector (parallel blade, U ground) is recommended. Extension cords are available from your local retailer. Use only round- jacketed extension cords approved for outdoor use.

•This tool is double-insulated. Repair or replace damaged cords.

•To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this unit has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This unit will fit with a polarized plug in one way only. If the plug does not fit fully into the unit, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, use a cord with the correct connection. Do not modify the unit in any way.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, use

only SW-A, SOW-A, STW-A, STOW-A, SJW-A, SJOW-A, SJTW-W or SJTOW-A cord types.

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