Garland BULK 518 E Manuel D'instructions page 33

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.
• Follow the manufacturers instructions about
sharpening of the chain and general maintenance
of the chain. If the minimun level in the chain
calibre is surpassed it will cause an increase in
back kicks and back pulls.
• Always control where the tip of the bar is when
working.
• Ensure the tip of the bar does not touch any object.
• Do not cut branches with the tip of the bar.
• Make sure that there is no metal pieces of any
sort in the cutting area and pay special attention to
metal parts near or close to the working and
cutting area. Also, be careful when cutting hard
woods as the chain could get caught and come
to a standstill thus increasing the risk of the above
mentioned unpredictable forces.
• Start cutting with the machine at full throttle and
maintain this full throttle during the duration of the
cutting work.
• Only cut one branch or piece of wood at a time.
• Be extremely careful when introducing the chain
into a cut that has already been started.
• Do not start cutting until familiarised with basic
cutting techniques.
• Do not cut branches or pieces of wood that could
change position during the duration of the cut.
• Maintain the chain in a good state.
• Only work if the chain is sharp and properly tensed.
• Never position yourself in the cutting area of the chain.
2.6. AFTER SALES MAINTENANCE
Make sure you periodically you take the machine to
an official after sales service who will ensure that your
machine is safe using if needed only original spare
parts and accessories.
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