Proper Use; Improper Use; General Safety Instructions - Parkside Performance Ppbks 56 B2 Bedienungs- Und Sicherheitshinweise

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Proper use

The petrol chainsaw is designed for sawing wood only.
The product is not intended for any other types of ap-
plication (e.g. cutting masonry, plastic or food).
The product may only be used in the intended manner.
Any use beyond this is improper. The user, not the
manufacturer, is responsible for damages or injuries of
any type resulting from this.
An element of the intended use is also the observance
of the safety instructions, as well as the assembly in-
structions and operating information in the operating
manual.
Persons who operate and maintain the product must
be familiar with the manual and must be informed
about potential dangers.
The liability of the manufacturer and resulting damages
are excluded in the event of modifications of the prod-
uct.
The product may only be operated with original parts
and original accessories from the manufacturer.
The safety, operating and maintenance specifications
of the manufacturer, as well as the dimensions speci-
fied in the technical data, must be observed.
Please note that our products were not designed with
the intention of use for commercial or industrial pur-
poses. We assume no guarantee if the product is used
in commercial or industrial applications, or for equiva-
lent work.
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Improper use

Do not make any changes to the product. Safety may
be compromised as a result. The user, not the manu-
facturer, is responsible for damages or injuries of any
type resulting from this.
First-time users must be instructed to familiarise them-
selves with the features of the product. Attend a state
chainsaw training course for your safety. The petrol
chainsaw may only be operated by persons who are
aged 18 and above. An exception to this is use by mi-
nors if the use takes place as part of occupational
training in order to gain proficiency under the supervi-
sion of an instructor.
People who are not familiar with the operating manual,
people under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medi-
cation, and people who are tired or unwell are not al-
lowed to operate the product.
National regulations may restrict the use of the prod-
uct!
Explanation of the signal words in
the operating manual
DANGER
Signal word to indicate an imminently haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided, will
result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Signal word to indicate a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Signal word to indicate a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in minor or moderate injury.
ATTENTION
Signal word to indicate a potentially haz-
ardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in product or property damage.
8 Safety instructions
IMPORTANT
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE
KEEP FOR YOUR RECORDS
The operating manual contains important notices on
how to work safely and professionally with the chain-
saw and how to avoid hazards.
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General safety instructions

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating the product. Do
not use a product while you are tired or under
the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of carelessness when using the product
can result in serious injuries.
The operating manual contains important notices on
how to work safely and professionally with the chain-
saw and how to avoid hazards.
• Before start-up, read the operating instructions for
your product and pay particular attention to the
safety instructions.
• Warning and information labels attached to the
product provide important information for safe op-
eration.
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