AL-KO KHS 3704, Translation Of The Original Instructions For Use

Page: 38 / 364

GB
38 KHS 3704 | KHS 5204 | KHS 8552
Operation (13)
3. Connect the mains cable to the mains power
supply.
4. Loosen vent plug (07/1) by 3 – 4 turns.
Note: Tighten the vent plug again after use.
5. Testing the safety stop:
■
With one hand, press and hold the ON
button (08/1) of the electric motor.
■
When the motor has reached its
operating speed, press control lever
(08/2) completely down with your other
hand.
■
Release one of the two controls: ON
button or control lever. The log pusher
must stop immediately.
■
Release the other control. The log pusher
moves back to its starting position.
6 OPERATION (13)
WARNING!
Risk of injury if operated
by more than one person
Operation of the appliance
by two or more persons
can result in serious
injuries.
■
Operate the appliance
only alone.
■
Keep other persons
away and in particular
prevent them from
reaching into the log
that is currently being
split.
WARNING!
Risk of injury from
shattering log
Stored hardwood, irregular
branches, irregular logs
and logs with a large
number of knots tend to
shatter during splitting.
Flying pieces of wood can
then cause serious
injuries.
■
Split only straight logs
with a perpendicular
and straight cutting
surface.
■
Wear the prescribed
protective clothing at all
times.
IMPORTANT!
Damage due to incorrect
use
The appliance can be
damaged or destroyed.
■
Always place the log
longitudinally and never
transversely into the log
splitter.
■
Never try to force a log to
split by maintaining the
hydraulic pressure.
When using the appliance, remain in the
operating area (13) only.