Guide To Using This Manual; Safety Precautions And Working Techniques - Stihl TS 440 Manual De Instrucciones

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Guide to Using this Manual

Pictograms
The meanings of the pictograms
attached to or embossed on the
machine are explained in this manual.
The following pictograms are on your
machine.
Fuel tank for gasoline
and engine oil mixture
Press to operate manual
fuel pump
Pull brake lever toward
the front handle to
release the wheel brake
Symbols in Text
Many operating and safety instructions
are supported by illustrations.
The individual steps or procedures
described in the manual may be shown
in different ways:
A bullet indicates a step or
N
procedure.
A description of a step or procedure that
refers directly to an illustration may
contain item numbers that appear in the
illustration. For example:
Remove the screw (1)
N
2
Pull the spark arresting screen (2)
N
upwards out of the muffler
In addition to the operating instructions,
this manual may contain paragraphs
that require your special attention. Such
paragraphs are indicated with the
symbols and signal words described
below:
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation that, if
not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a risk of property damage,
including damage to the machine or its
individual components.
Engineering Improvements
STIHL's philosophy is to continually
improve all of its products. As a result,
engineering changes and improvements
are made from time to time. Therefore,
some changes, modifications and
improvements may not be covered in
this manual. If the operating
characteristics or the appearance of
your machine differs from those
described in this manual, please contact
your STIHL dealer or the STIHL
distributor for your area for assistance.
Safety Precautions and
Working Techniques
The use of any cut-off
machine may be hazard -
ous. Because this cut-off
machine is a powerful
cutting tool that often cre -
ates sparks during the
cutting process, special
safety precautions must
be observed to reduce
the risk of personal injury
and fire.
It is important that you
read, fully understand
and observe the following
safety precautions and
warnings. Read the
instruction manual and
the safety precautions
periodically.
WARNING
Careless or improper use of any cut-off
machine may cause serious or fatal
injury.
Have your STIHL dealer show you how
to operate your cut-off machine.
Observe all applicable national, state
and local laws, safety regulations,
standards and ordinances.
WARNING
Your cut-off machine is for professional
use only. Do not lend or rent your cut-off
machine without the instruction manual.
Be sure that anyone using it
understands the information contained
in this manual.
TS 440