Garland BULK 518 E Manuel D'instructions page 30

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supplementary equipment to protect head, hands, legs
and feet. An adequate clothing will reduce risk of body
damage caused by pieces propelled from the machine
and through accidental contact with the chain of the
saw. To avoid accidents we recommend the use of
security boots, protection helmet and security gloves.
Maintain all body parts well clear of the chain of
the machine when the machine is in use. Before
start up, make sure the chain is not in contact with
any object. One moment of distraction during use can
cause your clothing or any body part to come into
contact with the chain and can cause severe personal
damage.
Hold the machine always with your right hand
on the back handle and your left hand on the
front handle. Holding the machine with your hands
switched, increases the risk of corporal damage and
should never be done.
When cutting a branch that is under tension, be alert
to the risk of it hitting back. When the tension of the
fibres of the wood are released, the branch can kick
back at you and you may loose control of the machine.
Be particularly careful when cutting small and
young trees. Slim material can be easily caught up
in the chain and can be projected towards you and
can cause the loss of balance and control over the
machine.
If you are not an expert user we recommend that you
firstly practice cutting trunks on top of a log holder.
Hold the front handle with the machine disconnected
and at a safe distance from other body parts. When
transporting or storing the machine, always cover the
blade and chain with a cover. An appropriate use of
the machine will reduce the risk of contact with the
chain in motion.
Store the machine in a place where children cannot
reach.
2.2.1. 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.
• 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. SECURITY IN THE WORKING AREA
Maintain the working area clean and work with
good illumination. Working areas that are not clean or
not appropriately illuminated can cause accidents.
Do not handle the machine in areas that may have
inflamable liquids, gases or dust. Electrical machines
create sparks that could cause any of these to ignite.
Maintain children away from the working area as
well as any other passers by. Distractions can cause
the loss of control of the machine. Make sure that
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