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Strictly perform installation, set-up, maintenance, cleaning
and transportation with the unit switched off and all moving
parts firmly secured against accidental operation. Immedia-
tely disconnect power off the machine in case of any eventual
faults or troubles.
The user shall strictly comply with these operation, set-up, mainte-
nance, repair and trouble-shooting instructions in order to assure
safe operation and avoid damages to the equipment. The owner must
understand these instructions and must allow only persons who un-
derstand these instructions and are familiar with the related risks to
operate the loader. Moreover we recommend to let the machine be
run only and strictly by trained and skilled staff who must be familiar
with the applicable occupational safety and health administration rules
as well as applicable transportation rules. Incorrect use of the splitter
can cause serious injury or death.
No person under school leaving age (18) should operate this log split-
ter. Those who have reached school leaving age but are below the age
of 16 may operate a log splitter if supervised by a competent person
of 18 years or over. The machine shall be installed and kept in a sui-
table location selected by the customer for safest operation.
Make sure that the equipment stands on a safe stable foundation.
Do not allow within the hazardous zone any unauthorized third or per-
sons who are not familiar with the dangers related to use and opera-
tion of the machine. Allow no bystanders, especially children and pets
in the working area.
• Log loaders are not designed for passengers transportation.
• Strictly control/operate the log grapples from the
driver‘s seat on the tractor.
Do not allow any thirds in the dangerous zone.
The dangerous zone includes the swivel/rotation area as well as the
bucket and grapples operation (grasp/release) area.
Provide due clearance around the log/timber handling zone.
• Make sure to firmly close the clamp and park it across travel
direction when at rest.
• Make sure that the grapple is hanging free so that swinging
to both sides is possible during travel on uneven
ground/terrain.
3. SAFETY RULES
