Garland BULK 518 E Manuel D'instructions page 32

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Do not force the machine. Use the machine
correctly. The correct use of the machine will allow
you to use the machine for longer periods of time and
for you to work better.
Do not use this machine if the switch cannot be
changed from closed to open. Any electrical machine
that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
Carry out maintenance work on the machine. Check
all moving parts prior to use and make sure these
work adequately and that they are not tangled, broken
or damaged as this will affect the performance of the
machine. Always repair the machine if tangled, broken
or damaged prior to use. Most accidents occur due to
poor maintenance of the machine.
Maintain cutting parts sharp and clean. The cutting
pieces if well sharpened and clean will less probably
get tangled up and will make the machine easier to
control.
Maintain the handles dry and clean. Slippy or oily
handles can cause the loss of control of the machine.
Make sure the machine is not connected to the
mains before carrying out any maintenance work,
changes in accessories or before storing the
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.
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