Garland CHOPPER 406 VE, Instruction Manual

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INDEX
1. Introduction 26
2. Security measures 27
3. Warning symbols 34
4. Machine description 36
5. Start up instructions 38
6. Using the machine 41
7. Maintenance and service 42
8. Trouble shooting 44
9. Transport 45
10. Storage 45
11. Recycling or disposal of your machine 45
12. Warranty conditions 46
Declaration of conformity CE 47
1. INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing this Garland machine. We
are confident that you will appreciate the quality and
performance of this machine, which will facilitate your
task for a long period of time. Remember that this
machine has the most extensive and expert technical
assistance network which you can consult for the
maintenance, troubleshooting and purchase of spare
parts or accessories.
Warning! Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. The failure to observe all
warnings and instructions below can result
in fire and/or serious injury. Before using this machine,
carefully read the information in this manual on
correct setup and safe techniques.
This machine is for domestic use and is designed
for cutting logs up to 40 cm in diameter (*) and a
maximum of 106 cm in length (*), with the ends cut
perpendicular to the axis of the trunk by shears due
to pressure generated by a hydraulic piston that
applies the blade to the trunk. Any other use could be
dangerous to you, people, animals and things that are
around and can damage the machine.
Only cut trunks that have the ends perpendicular to
the axis of the trunk. The ends of the logs to be cut
should be at a right angle.
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
trunks being cut. Foreign objects and nails may be
projected and cause major injury.
Do not cut logs that have branches. The branches
should be cut in flush with the trunk.
Do not use this machine to try to cut any other object
that is not a trunk. This machine and its safety devices
are designed for cutting logs. Trying to cut different
Ref.:GCCCHOPPER406VEM0317V1.2
DATE OF PUBLICATION: 17/12/2013
DATE OF REVISION: 01/03/2017
TRANSLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS