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Wear safety mask when working with the
machine to protect the face from chips and
splinters.
Do not remove or modify any protection or
safety devices.
Nobody else should be in the working area
of the machine other than the operator.
Keep other persons or animals out of the
danger area (minimum distance 5 m).
Danger of being cut or trapped; never
touch any dangerous parts when the
splitting wedge is in motion.
Caution! Active machine parts!
Always note when the log ram is in
motion.
Caution!
Never remove a log jammed against the
wedge by hand.
Caution!
Before starting any repair, maintenance or
cleaning work, always switch off the motor
and remove the plug from the socket.
Stop!
Follow the operating instructions.
Open the bleed screw
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The log splitter must only be used for splitting logs.
The log splitter is only applicable for the private utilization
in the field of house and hobby.
Only straight-cut logs are suitable for use with the log
splitter.
Metal parts (nails, wire etc.) must be removed from logs
before splitting.
Every other form of use is considered improper use. The
manufacturer accepts no liability for any damages resulting
from improper use, and any risk is in this case borne solely
by the user.
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Even if used properly, residual risks can exist even if
the relevant safety regulations are complied with due to the
design determined by the intended purpose.
Residual risks can be minimised if the “Safety information” and
the “Intended usage” as well as the whole of the operating
instructions are observed.
Observing these instructions, and taking proper care, will
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
Failure to observe the safety precautions can lead to injury
to the operator or damage to property.
Risk from electricity, by using non-standard electrical
connections.
Touching live parts of opened electrical components.
Risk of fire and slipping by leaking hydraulic fluid.
In addition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken,
non-obvious residual risks can still exist.
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Before commissioning this product, read and keep
to the following advice. Also observe the preventive
regulations of your professional association and the
safety provisions applicable in the respective country, in
order to protect yourself and others from possible injury.
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Pass the safety instructions on to all persons who
work with the machine.
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Keep these safety instructions in a safe place.
Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using it,
by reading and understanding the operating instructions.
Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes (see
“Normal intended use” and “Working with the log
splitter”).
Ensure that you have stand in a secure standing position
and maintain your balance at all times.
Take a working position, which is behind the slide of the
area of the operating lever. Never stand in the splitting
wedge’s zone.
Never stand on top of the machine.
Pay attention at all times. Take care with what you are
doing, and approach the work sensibly. Do not use the
machine:
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when you are tired.
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under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications
that may impair your powers of judgement.
When working with the machine, always wear
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protective goggles or face mask
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safety gloves
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ear protection, if necessary
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safety shoes with steel toe-caps
Wear suitable work clothing:
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do not wear any loose-fitting clothing or jewellery, since
these may be caught or trapped by moving parts
Within his area of work the operator is responsible for
third parties.
The machine may not be operated by children or young
people under the age of 18.
Keep children away form machine.
