Garland ALABAMA 18 E Manuel D'instructions page 30

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machine. These measures reduce the risk of starting
the machine accidentally.
Follow instructions as to oiling, chain tension and
chain change. A chain that is not adequately tensed or
oiled can break and increase the risk of back kicks.
2.5.1. UNPREDICTABLE FORCES WHEN WORKING
WITH THE MACHINE
Maintain full attention when working and cutting
with the machine and be alert to any unpredictable
forces. These unpredictable forces when cutting
with the machine are the back kick, forward pull or
back pull. All these forces can make you lose your
equilibrium and can cause dangerous situations.
2.5.1.1. BACK KICK
The contact of the point of the blade can in certain
cases cause a sudden back kick, propelling the blade
back up towards the user. This normally happens
when the tip of the blade comes into contact with
an object when the machine is running. The contact
of the chain on the tip of the blade can cause an
unpredictable force that can push the blade back
towards the end user. This can cause the loss of
control and can cause severe personal damages.
2.5.1.2. FORWARD PULL
Should the chain get tangled or get caught by the
wood, it will pull the end user forward. The chain when
it loses speed or comes to a standstill will pull the
machine forward and could cause a loss of control
and possible severe personal damages.
2.5.1.3. BACK PULL
If the top part of the chain and blade become
imprisoned in the wood, it can cause a back pull and
the blade could rebound backwards towards the user.
The chain when imprisoned or at a standstill and if the
machine is not properly fixed to the wood by the claw
can cause loss of control of the machine and severe
damage to the user.
Any of these reactions can cause a loss of control of
the saw and could cause severe corporal damage. Do
not only rely on the security measures of the machine.
As user of the machine, take the necessary measures
to eliminate the risk of accident and/or personal injury
when cutting with the machine.
These forces are to an improper use of the machine
and/or because of the incorrect interpretation of the
instruction manual and can be avoided by following
these simple instructions:
• Hold the machine firmly with both hands with your
fingers and thumbs closing on the handle and
place your body and arms so that you can
avoid any danger from any of the above mentioned
unpredicatble forces. These unpredictable forces
can be avoided by the user if adequate precautions
are taken by the user. Never let go of the machine.
• Do not overstretch your arms or cut above
shoulder level. This will help to avoid involuntary
contacts of the point of the bar and chain and will
allow a better control of the machine in
unpredictable circumstances.
• Only use bars and chains recommended by the
manufacturer. The use of other bars and/or chains
can cause the chain to break and/or back kicks.
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