Garland 718-V20 Manual De Instrucciones página 37

and will cause the engine to underperform. If the
petrol has been in the machines petrol deposit for a
period exceeding two months, remove and substitute
the petrol before using the machine.
2.5. USE AND CARE OF THE MACHINE
Only cut wood. Do not use the machine for any
other use. For example: do not use the machine to
cut plastic materials, bricks and other construction
materials that are not wooden. The use of the machine
for other uses could cause dangerous situations.
Use this machine, accessories and all its parts
according to the instruction manual and taking into
account working conditions and working area.
Check that all security elements are in good working
order at all times.
Remember user is the responsible of danger and
accidents caused to other people or things. The
manufacturer will not be liable for damages caused
through the incorrect usage of the machine.
The sharp cutting tool is very dangerous. If
instructions are not followed it will result in serious
injury.
The blade should never be pointed to yourself or
others
Keep all parts of your body away from the cutting tool
during operation
Do not overload the machine. Use the machine for its
correct usage. If used correctly the machine will do
the desired job.
Look after the machine. Check that all moving parts
are well aligned and that they are not blocked, that
there are no broken pieces or other conditions that
could affect the proper functioning of the machine.
If this machine is damaged, always repair it before
using it again. Most accidents occur because of poor
maintenance.
Maintain the cutting elements sharp and clean. The
cutting elements if sharp and clean will cut better, do
a better job, have less chance of getting tangled and
easier to control.
Switch off the machine, unplug the spark
plug and make sure the cutting tool is
stopped before carrying out any adjustments
to any part of the machine, refuelling,
cleaning , transport or storage the machine. Such
security measures reduce the risk of accidental start
up.
If the machine starts vibrating in a strange way,
disconnect the machine and examine it.
If you cannot detect why the machine vibrates, take
the machine to your nearest service dealer. Vibrations
are always an indication of a problem to the machine.
Reduce the throttle setting during engine shut down
and, if the engine is provided with a shut-off fuel
valve, turn the fuel off when engine is stopped.
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.
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