Garland CHOPPER 406 VE, Instruction Manual

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Do not remove any stuck parts with your hands.
Never open the pusher engine case. If necessary,
please contact the technical service.
Do not attempt to remove cut material in the work
area or cutting tool when it is in motion. Be sure that
the machine is switched off when performing debris
cleanup.
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 flush with the trunk.
The bandsaw must be handled by a single person.
Other persons should be kept at a safe distance
especially when the bandsaw is running. Never allow
others to help you if any trunk is stuck.
2.2.1. WORK AND SAFETY CLOTHING
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothing, jewelry or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
When using this tool, you must wear the following
safety equipment.
• Safety glasses.
• Hearing protection.
• Safety gloves
• Safety boots.
The noise caused by this machine can cause
hearing damage. Use auditory protection. If you
regularly work with this machine, visit your doctor
frequently to check your hearing ability.
Warning! When working with auditory protection,
you must pay more attention to visual signs as the
auditory senses will be weaker.
2.2.2. 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. SAFETY IN THE WORK AREA
Do not use the machine in explosive
atmospheres, as well as in the presence
of flammable liquids, gases and dust. The
electrical machines create sparks which could ignite
the dust or fumes.