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MTD GCS 4100/40 - For Your Safety; English

MTD GCS 4100/40
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English Operating Instructions – Chain Saw with Combustion Engine
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Contents
For your safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Controls and display elements. . . 11
Assembling the device. . . . . . . . . 11
Oil and petrol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Basic working technique . . . . . . . 14
Maintenance and cleaning . . . . . 15
Transporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Shutting down the unit . . . . . . . . 16
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Information on the
identification plate
These specifications are very
important for subsequent
identification when ordering spare
parts and for customer service. You
will find the identification plate in the
vicinity of the engine. Copy all the
information on this identification
plate into the following space.
You can find these and further
details on the device in the separate
CE declaration of conformity that is a
constituent part of this operating
manual.
Illustrations
Fold out the illustrated pages at the
start of the operating manual.
Various models are described in this
operating manual. Graphical
representations can vary in detail
from the device that you bought.
For your safety
Using the power tool
properly
This device is approved solely for
use
in accordance with the descrip
-
tions and safety instructions spe
-
cified in this operating manual;
with the authorised original saw
chains for sawing wood in the
house and garden.
The device has not been designed
for commercial use.
Any other form of use shall be
regarded as improper use.
Improper use is not covered by the
warranty and the manufacturer will
reject any liability whatsoever. The
user is then liable for all injuries to
third parties and damage to their
property.
Unauthorised changes to the device
shall exclude all liability of the
manufacturer for any resulting
damage and/or injury.
Observe the safety and
operating information
As the user of this device, read this
operating manual through carefully
before using the device for the first
time. Comply with the operating
manual and keep it for subsequent
use.
Never allow children or other people
who do not know this operating
manual to use the device.
If the device changes ownership,
hand over the operating manual with
it.
General notes on safety
Follow all safety instructions! If
you ignore the safety instructions,
you are endangering yourself and
others.
Check the device before using it.
Replace any damaged parts.
Check whether any fuel is running
out. Ensure that all the connec
-
tions are firmly attached and done
up tightly. If these instructions are
not followed, the user and
bystanders could be injured and
the device damaged.
Do not use the device unless it is
in perfect working order. If the
device or a part of it is defective, it
must be repaired by a technician.
Do not switch on the chain saw
unless the chain brake and ope
-
rating switch are in working order.
Do not use the device in poten
-
tially explosive areas or near com
-
bustible liquids or gases!
When the device is switched off,
always secure it to prevent it from
being switched on unintentionally.
Keep children away from the
device! Store the device safely out
of the reach of children and
unauthorised persons.
Do not overload the device. Use
the device only for the purposes
for which it had been designed.
Always use the required personal
protective equipment.
Always work with care and only
when in good health: Do not use
this device if you are tired or ill or
under the influence of alcohol,
drugs or medication.
This device is not intended for use
by persons (including children)
with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or with a lack
of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given
supervision or instruction con
-
cerning the use of the device by a
person who is responsible for their
safety.
Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with
the device.
Always observe the valid national
and international safety, health
and work regulations.
Do not use the device if you have
not received appropriate training.
Spare parts and accessories must
satisfy the requirements specified
by the manufacturer. Therefore
only use original spare parts and
original accessories or spare parts
and accessories that have been
authorised by the manufacturer.
The use of spare parts or acces
-
sories that have not been
approved by the manufacturer can
represent a significant safety risk.
The saw chain and guide rail form
the cutting equipment. Only the
following cutting equipment in the
table may be used for the
respective chain saw model. The
combination of components which
do not fit can lead to injuries and
irreparable damage to the unit.
Saw chains and blades from dif
-
ferent manufacturers may not be
combined and used together.
Repairs may only be carried out
by a service centre.