MK MK-2013HE GX390, Owner'S Manual & Operating Instructions

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MK-20 SERIES SAFETY
Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and
understand the Safety Precaution and Operating Instructions could result in injury to yourself and
others.
This Operation Manual has been developed to provide complete instructions for the safe and efficient
operation of the MK-20 Series. For additional instruction concerning engine operations and care refer
to the engine manufacturers instructions.
Descriptions, illustrations, and photos are as accurate as possible at the time of publication. Photos
may include optional equipment or accessories and may not show all models covered by this manual.
SAFETY MESSAGE / AlERT SYMBolS
A safety message alerts you to potential hazards that could hurt you or others. Each safety message is
preceded by a safety alert symbol ( ) and one of three words: dANGER , WARNING , or CAUTIoN .
dANGER
You
WIll
be
KIllEd
or
SERIoUSlY INJUREd
if you do not follow directions.
WARNING
You CAN be KIllEd or SERIoUSlY INJUREd if you do not follow directions.
CAUTIoN
You CAN be INJUREd if you do not follow directions. It may also be used
to alert against unsafe practices.
NoTICE
You can cause PRoPERTY dAMAGE to your machine if you don’t follow directions.
Each message tells you what the hazard is, what can happen, and what you can do to avoid or
reduce injury. Other important messages are preceded by the word NoTICE.
The safety labels should be periodically inspected and cleaned by the user to maintain good legibility
at a safe viewing distance. If the label is worn, damaged or illegible, it should be replaced. Contact
MK Diamond or your dealer for replacement.
Before using this saw, ensure that the person operating the equipment has read and understands all
instructions in this manual.
dAMAGE PREVENTIoN ANd INFoRMATIoN MESSAGES
A Damage Prevention Message is to inform the user of important information and/or instructions that
could lead to equipment or other property damage if not followed. Information messages convey
information that pertains to the equipment being used. Each message will be preceded by the word
note, as in the example below.
NoTE: Equipment and/or property damage may result if these instructions are not followed.