Garland GAS 500 G Manuel D'instructions page 33

Do not let anyone enter the work perimeter. This work
perimeter must be 15 meters and is considered a
danger zone.
7.1. HOLDING AND GUIDING THE MACHINE
While working always firmly hold the machine with
one hand on the handle.
7.2. WORKING WITH THE BLOWER
Always follow the safety rules given in this manual.
Start the blower on the floor; put it on your back, set
the throttle to desired speeds and direct the air flow
to the leaves or materials to be pushed. Using the air
flow, stack all the elements to a place of collection,
preferably in a corner formed by two walls.
Once the elements are grouped, switch the machine
off.
8. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
It is necessary to stop the engine when cleaning,
transporting, or changing the configuration of the
machine. Before performing any maintenance or
repair on the machine make sure that the engine has
stopped and remove the spark plug pipe.
WARNING! Do not modify the machine. Improper
use of these elements can cause SERIOUS PERSONAL
DAMAGE OR DEATH.
Keep the machine clean, especially the area around
the fuel tank and areas close to the air filter.
Do not ever attempt to perform adjustments on the
machine if it is running. Perform all maintenance of
the machine with the machine on a clean and flat
surface.
Use only suitable spare parts for this machine in order
to obtain a proper performance of the machine. This
spare parts can be found in the official distributors of
the machine. The use of other spare parts can cause
risks, damage to the user and passers by.
Do not adjust the carburetor. If necessary, take
your machine in for service. Carburetor adjustment
is complicated, and only the technical maintenance
service must do this. Incorrectly setting the carburetor
may cause damage to the engine and will be cause
for cancellation of the warranty.
Removing the security devices, improper
maintenance, or replacements with non-original spare
parts can cause injury.
8.1. PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Perform regular inspections of the machine in
order to ensure effective operation of the machine. For
a complete maintenance service, we recommend you
to take the machine to your service technician.
Always use adequate spare parts in order to obtain a
proper performance of the product and avoid damage
and risks to machine and user.
Spare parts should be purchased at the official service
dealer. The use of non-official spare parts may cause
risk of accident, injury to the user and breakage of the
machine.
Perform maintenance frequently as indicated in the
following table:
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