Using The Machine - Garland BULK FIRST E Manuel D'instructions

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6.5. POINTS TO BE VERIFIED
6.5.1. VERIFYING THE KICK BACK PROTECTION
The kick back is the biggest danger of this
machine. This machine has an automatic
security brake to stop the chain from
moving should an unexpected kick back occur during
its use.
To verify the correct function of the automatic brake:
1. Start the machine and keep it on.
2. Push forward the chain brake with your left hand.
3. The chain shoul stop inmediately.
If the chain does not stop inmedately or it takes too
long to stop, take the machine to your after sales
technician.
Check the chain brake prior to each use.
6.5.2. VERIFYING THE OIL LUBRICATION SYSTEM
After start up, accelerate
the chainsaw until the chain
rotates at a medium speed
and verify that the chainsaw
has oil lubrication. To check
this, place the machine as in
the figure and check that oil
comes off the tip of the bar.

7. USING THE MACHINE

Only use this machine for those jobs it has been
designed to do. The use of this machine for any other
use is dangerous and could cause damages to you
and/or the machine.
Only cut wood. Do not use the machine for any
other use. For example: do not use the machine to
cut plastic materials, bricks and other construction
materials that are not wooden. The use of the machine
for other uses could cause dangerous situations.
This machine has not been designed to carry out
forestal work. Due to the electric conexion, the end
user does not have sufficient autonomy to guarantee
his/her security.
Do not come near the chain when the machine is
functioning.
If you lose your stability or if you fall, let go of the
accelerator trigger straight away. Do not only rely on
all security measures of the machine.
Do not use this machine if you are tired, ill, or if you
are under the influence of drugs, medicines or alcohol.
Be extremely careful when using the machine after
it has been raining as the floor could be slippery and
you could slip.
Never cut above shoulder level.
Do not use the machine at night, when foggy or with
reduced visibility that does not allow you to see all the
working area clearly.
Lack of rest and fatigue can cause accidents and
damages. Limit the usage of this machine to stints no
longer than 10 minutes and rest between 10 and 20
minutes before using again.
Never let the machine out of your eyesight.
Do not allow anybody inside the working area. The
minimum perimeter of the working area is 15 m and
you must consider this a dangerous area.
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