Using The Machine - Castelgarden P 350 Manual

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7. USING THE MACHINE

To respect people and the environment:
– Try not to cause any disturbance.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations
and provisions for the disposal of waste
materials after sawing.
– Scrupulously comply with local regulations
and provisions for the disposal of oils,
petrol, damaged parts or any elements
which have a strong impact on the environ-
ment.
WARNING!
!
Always wear suitable clo-
thing when using the machine. Your dealer
can provide you with all the information on
the most suitable accident-prevention devi-
ces to guarantee your safety.
WARNING!
!
It takes specific training to
use the machine for felling and delimbing.
CHAIN BRAKE
This machine comes with an automatic brake
that stops the chain when kickback occurs dur-
ing cutting.
This brake can be operated manually by pushing
the front guard forward. To release the brake,
pull the front guard towards the handgrip until
you hear a click.
WARNING!
!
Do not use the machine if
the chain brake does not function correctly
and have it inspected by your dealer.
CHECKING THE CHAIN TENSION
The chain tends to stretch gradually as you
work, so you need to check its tension frequent-
ly.
WARNING!
!
Never work with the chain
loose, as it can be hazardous if the chain slips
out of its guides.
Where necessary, adjust the chain tension, fol-
lowing the instructions in Chapter 4.2.
CHECKING THE OIL DELIVERY
IMPORTANT
Never use the machine with-
out lubrication! The oil tank may get almost
empty every time the fuel runs out. Make sure
you top up the oil tank every time you refuel the
chain-saw.
WARNING!
!
Make sure the bar and the
chain are in place when you check the oil
delivery.
Start the engine, keep it running at medium
power and check if the chain oil is delivered as
shown in the figure (Fig. 15).
DIRECTIONS FOR USE AND CUTTING
TECHNIQUES
Before felling or delimbing for the first time, prac-
tise sawing logs on the ground or on trestles, so
that you can get familiar with the machine and
the most suitable sawing techniques.
WARNING!
!
Always hold the machine
with both hands when sawing.
WARNING!
!
Stop the engine immedi-
ately if the chain stops during sawing.
Beware of kickback, which can occur if the
bar contacts an obstacle.
Kickback occurs when the tip of the chain
comes in contact with an object or when the
wood contracts and jams the chain during
sawing.
This contact with the tip of the chain can
cause a rapid backward motion, pushing the
guide bar up and towards the operator. This
also happens when the chain is jammed
along the upper part of the bar. In both cases,
kickback can cause the operator to lose con-
trol of the chain-saw, leading to serious con-
sequences.
USING THE MACHINE