Garland CHOPPER 452 ZE Manual De Instrucciones página 25

during the cutting operation since they could close
suddenly and crush or amputate your hands.
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.
2.3. 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.
The area within a radius of 15 meters around the
machine should be considered risk area in which no
one must enter while the machine is running (Security
Area). When necessary, use ropes and warning signs
to mark the Security Area.
Keep children and curious persons away from the
work area while operating this machine. Distractions
can cause a loss of control. Make sure that children,
people or animals do not come into your work area.
Do not use this machine when there are other people
in the work area that are not protected with protective
clothing, boots, gloves and glasses.
To work, place the machine on a flat, horizontal
surface, clean and free of grass, branches, or other
objects that may impede the proper movement of the
operator while working and to ensure proper stability
of the machine.
This machine must always be used in a vertical
position. Never use this machine in a horizontal
position.
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