Garland MONTANA 718 Manuel D'instructions page 35

Do not handle the machine by the cutting device. The
cutting device has sharp edges that can hurt yourself.
Store in a place out of reach of children.
2.2.1. CLOTHING AND SECURITY APPAREL
Dress adequately. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Maintain your hair, your clothing and gloves
well clear of any moving parts. Loose clothing,
jewellery or long hair can get tangled on the moving
parts.
It is necessary to use eye and acoustic
protection at any time.
The noise of the machine is uncomfortable.
Always use ear protection. If you use this machine
very often, visit your doctor regularly to check up on
your hearing capacity.
Attention! As you are working with ear protectors,
you must pay more attention to visual warnings as you
will hear less because of the ear protectors.
We strongly recommend that supplementary
protection elements are used. Such as head, hand,
leg and feet protection. The correct usage of specific
security elements such as a dust mask, security
gloves, non slippery boots, helmet and ear mufflers
will reduce the risk of personal damages drastically.
Adequate safety clothing will reduce corporal
damages caused by objects accidentally projected or
through accidental contact with the chain of a saw.
You must carry with you:
• Tooling
• Signalling tape to limit work area.
• Mobile phone (in case of an emergency)
2.2.2. VIBRATIONS
The prolonged use of the machine, exposes the
client to vibrations that in extreme cases and through
many hours of use of the machine could cause the
¨white finger syndrome¨ also known as Raynaud
phenomenon. This causes a reduction in the tact of
the fingers and their capacity to regulate temperature
generating a lack of sensibility. This sickness could
in extreme cases cause problems with the nerve
endings.
The exposure to the vibrations is the cause of
the white finger syndrome. To minimise this
effect as much as possible, follow the following
recommendations:
• Always use gloves
• Always have your hands warm
• Ensure that the cutting device is always sharp.
• Take frequent breaks
• Always hold the machine tightly by the handles
If you detect any of the symptoms of the white finger
syndrome, consult immediately with your doctor.
2.3. WORKING AREA SECURITY
Do not use the machine in explosive atmospheres
or in the presence of inflammable liquids, gases and
powders.
Do not start the machine in a closed area. The
exhaust fumes, the vapours of the petrol and the chain
oil, all contain carbon monoxide and other dangerous
chemical substances.
In case of gas concentration due to insufficient
ventilation, eliminate from the work area everything
that impedes the correct flow of air and do not work
in this area again until it is well ventilated and the gas
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