Given its position, the power cable of the machine can be cut and the product is not earthed which could lead to a risk of electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.

The retaining clips on the flexible fuel lines can slip/fall out. This can cause fuel lines to rub against each other and start to leak.

Direct access to the saw blade while the cutter is in operation poses an acute danger of injury through the loss of limbs, for example. A similar situation also pertains with regard to access to various other machine parts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive.