Garland CS BEST 100, Instruction Manual

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Hold the machine with your left hand on the part with
foam and the other hand on the handle in such a way
that you can action the controls with your right hand.
Attention!: So as to reduce the risk of loss of control
and possible damages (that could be mortal) to the
user or those surrounding him, never use the machine
one handed.
Always maintain both feet on the ground and only
action the pruner saw when you are on a flat and
stable surface.
Maintain your body on the left side of the machine.
Maintain the pole saw at a maximum 60 degrees from
the ground and maintain an adequate safety distance
from the branch being cut.
Maintain an adequate safety distance from the branch
being cut. Think where the branch will fall and make
sure you are not in that area. The security distance
should be at least double the length of the branch
being cut.
6.2. SHARPENING THE CHAIN
The chain loses its sharpness whilst working. If you
observe any of the following symptons it is time to
sharpen the machines chain:
• More effort is needed to be able to cut.
• The cut is not straight.
• Vibrations increase.
• When cutting, instead of the log splitting, you see
small shavings.
To sharpen the chain follow instruction in point 7.1.2.
“Sharpening the chain”.
6.3. CUTTING WITH THE MACHINE
We recommend that you first train cutting small
branches in an easy position so as to achieve
expereience before moving onto more complicated
cutting techniques.
Always follow all security norms described in this
manual.
Only use this machine to cut wood. It is strictly
prohibited to cut any other material with this machine.
Do not use this machine to move objects.
Whilst cutting use the machine delicately. Only provide
a small pressure downwards but with the machine
at full throttle. The weight of the machine will be
sufficient to cut.
If the machine gets tangled, do not pull at it whilst the
60º max.