EarthQuake CS4518B - Manual (Page 3)

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Operator's Manual
CS4518B CHAINSAW
WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Operator's Responsibility
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the machine is
the operator's responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the machine according to directions and
schedule included in this operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the machine is familiar
with all controls and safety precautions.
Special Safety Messages
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Read all the information
carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the
manual that may help the operator in the
operation or service of the machine.
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which if not followed could endanger
your personal safety.
Before Operating Engine:
Intended Use /
Foreseeable Misuse
This machine is a saw that utilizes a toothed, rotating chain
powered by an IC engine to be used in the cutting of cord-
wood. This product shall not be used for any other purpose.
WARNING
READ ENTIRE OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THIS PRODUCT. FAILURE
TO FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. OPERATE
THE ENGINE ACCORDING TO THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS OUTLINED HERE AND INSERTED
THROUGHOUT THE TEXT. ANYONE WHO USES
THIS PRODUCT MUST READ THE INSTRUCTIONS
AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONTROLS.
WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT
AVOIDED, COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY TO PERSONNEL AND/OR PROPERTY
DAMAGE.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOUR EQUIPMENT CAN BE
DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT
FOLLOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
IMPORTANT
INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER
ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF
YOUR EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE OF
CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH DEFECTS,
OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
WARNING
YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY
WITH ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP
AND OPERATE YOUR MACHINE.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY AND
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS
OF MACHINE CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY TO YOU AND/OR BYSTANDERS, AND RISK
OF EQUIPMENT AND PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE
TRIANGLE IN THE TEXT SIGNIFIES IMPORTANT
CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS WHICH MUST BE
FOLLOWED.