AL-KO LSH 4, Operating Instructions Manual

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About these operating instructions
1 ABOUT THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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It is essential to carefully read through these
operating instructions before start-up. This is
essential for safe working and trouble-free
handling.
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Always safeguard these operating instruc-
tions so that they can be consulted if you
need any information about the appliance.
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Only pass on the appliance to other persons
together with these operating instructions.
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Comply with the safety and warning informa-
tion in these operating instructions.
1.1 Legends and signal words
DANGER!
Denotes an imminently
dangerous situation which
will result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
WARNING!
Denotes a potentially dan-
gerous situation which can
result in fatal or serious in-
jury if not avoided.
CAUTION!
Denotes a potentially dan-
gerous situation which can
result in minor or moderate
injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT!
Denotes a situation which
can result in material dam-
age if not avoided.
NOTE
Special instructions for ease of under-
standing and handling.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Designated use
The log splitter is intended for private use in the
house and garden.
The log splitter is intended only for the following
application:
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Splitting of logs that have been cut perpen-
dicularly (11) and which do not exceed the di-
mensions given in the technical data.
2.2 Possible misuse
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Splitting of logs in which metal parts such as
nails, wire, staples, etc. are embedded if for-
bidden.
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Operation in a potentially explosive atmo-
sphere is forbidden.
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Use for any other purpose that the desig-
nated use is forbidden.
2.3 Safety and protective devices
2.3.1 Motor protection switch
The motor protection switch switches off the mo-
tor if the log splitter is overloaded.
Do not deactivate the function of the motor pro-
tection switch.
If the motor protection switch has switched off the
log splitter, proceed as follows:
1. Disconnect the log splitter from the mains.
2. Determine the cause of the overload.
3. Allow the log splitter to cool down for several
minutes, then connect to the mains again.
4. Switch on the log splitter.