41 LSH Electric Logsplitter
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Original Instructions Version August 19
• Operating personnel must be at least 18 years of age. Trainees must be at least 16 years of age, but
may only operate the machine under adult supervision.
• Children may not work with this device
• Wear work and safety gloves, safety goggles, close-fitting work clothes, and hearing protection
(PPE) while working.
• Caution when working: There is a danger to fingers and hands from the splitting tool.
• Before starting any conversion, setting, cleaning, maintenance or repair work, always switch off the
machine and disconnect the plug from the power supply.
• Connections, repairs, or servicing work on the electrical equipment may only be carried out by an
electrician.
• All protection and safety devices must be replaced after completing repair and maintenance
procedures.
• When leaving the work place, switch off the machine and disconnect the plug from the power
supply.
• Removing or working without guards is prohibited.
• When splitting, the properties of the wood (e.g. growths, trunk slices of irregular shape, etc.) can
result in hazards such as ejecting parts, splitter blocking, and crushing.
6. Additional safety instructions
• The log splitter may only be operated by one person.
• Never split logs containing nails, wire, or other foreign objects.
• Already split wood and wood chips can be dangerous. You can stumble, slip or fall down. Keep the
working area tidy.
• While the machine is switched on, never put your hands on moving parts of the machine.
• Only split logs with a maximum length of cm.
Warning! This electric tool generates an electromagnetic field during operation. This field
can impair active or passive medical implants under certain conditions. In order to prevent the risk
of serious or deadly injuries, we recommend that persons with medical implants consult with their
physician and the manufacturer of the medical implant prior to operating the electric tool.
Remaining hazards
The machine has been built using modern technology in accordance with recognized safety
rules. Some remaining hazards, however, may still exist.
• The splitting tool can cause injuries to fingers and hands if the wood is incorrectly guided or
supported.
• Thrown pieces can lead to injury if the work piece is not correctly placed or held.
• Injury through electric current if incorrect electric connection leads are used.
• Even when all safety measures are taken, some remaining hazards which are not yet evident may still
be present.
• Remaining hazards can be minimized by following the safety instructions as well as the instructions
in the chapter Authorized use and in the entire operating manual.
• Health hazard due to electrical power, with the use of improper electrical connection cables.
• Release the handle button and switch off the machine prior to any operations.
