Mechanical residual risks
Threat
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Jamming
Parts of body can get jammed or amputated
when splitting as a result of hydraulic knife
going down.
There is a risk the split wood gets jammed.
Please be aware that wood is strongly tight
when being removed and fingers can get
jammed in the splitting crack.
Always use the two-hand safety
operation. Do not interfere in the
splitting process.
Two persons must never work with the
appliance
Get out any jammed piece of wood.
Beware of falling wood – it can injure
your legs.
Worn-out or damaged aid
must immediately be
replaced.
Have an eye to bystanders!
Always wear safety shoes
when working.
Cutting
Parts of body can get jammed or amputated
when splitting as a result of hydraulic knife
going down.
Always use the two-hand safety
operation. Do not interfere in the
splitting process.
Worn-out or damaged aid
must immediately be
replaced.
Common
accidents
Violent splitting can cause serious injuries when
dry wood is processed.
Pieces of wood created during splitting can fall
down and injure especially legs of the working
person.
Splitting wedge extension can get in the table
and thus cause appliance damage or serious
injuries of persons.
Never interfere in the splitting process.
Always keep a sufficient safety
distance.
Always operate the appliance carefully
and cautiously.
Always wear specified protective
clothing and work carefully.
Always wear protective glasses when
working with the appliance.
Always wear specified protective
clothing and work carefully.
Wear corresponding safety shoes to the
specified protective clothing.
Always disassemble the table before
working with the splitting wedge
extension (see page 12)
Worn-out or damaged aid
must immediately be
replaced.
Always have an eye to
bystanders.
Getting
caught,
winding up
Wide clothing, jewels and long hair can get
caught by moving parts.
Always wear close-fitting clothing; do
not wear jewels and protect your hair
with a hairnet.
Electrical residual risks
Threat
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Direct
electric
contact
Faulty cable or plug can be a cause of electric
shock.
Always have any faulty cables or plugs
replaced by a specialist. Use the
appliance with a safety switch against
stray current (FI).
Check the feeder cable
before each use
Indirect
electric
contact
Injury by conductive parts of exposed electrical
or faulty construction parts
Always disconnect the plug at
maintenance work.
To be operated only with a safety
switch against stray current (FI).
Noise threat
Threat
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Hearing
damage
Long-term working with the appliance can
damage hearing.
Always wear earphones.
Neglect of ergonomic principles
Threat
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Negligent
use of
personal
protective
aids
Appliance operation without corresponding
protective aids can cause serious external and
internal injuries.
Always wear specified protective
clothing and work carefully.
Inadequate
local lighting
Insufficient lighting represents a high safety
risk.
Always ensure sufficient lighting when
working with the appliance.
Other threats
Threat
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Thrown-away
items or
spraying
liquids
Mechanical particles can injure your eyes when
splitting.
Always wear protective glasses when
working with the appliance.
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