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TRANSLATION OF ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOL AFFIXED
TO THE MACHINE
• UNDERSTAND YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels affixed to the log
splitter. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific poten-
tial hazards peculiar to it.
• INSPECT YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Check your log splitter before turning it on. Keep guards in place and in
working order. Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool area before turning it on. Replace dam-
aged, missing or failed parts before using it.
• DRESS PROPERLY
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist wat-
ches). They can be caught in moving parts. Protective electrically non
conductive gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when wor-
king. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair, preventing it
from get caught in machinery.
• PROTECT YOUR EYES AND FACE
Any log splitter may throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can cause
permanent eye damage. Always wear safety goggles. Everyday eye-
glasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses.
Do not put the log splitter on the ground for operations. This is awkward
operating position that the operator has to bring his face close to the
machine, and thus risks being struck by wood chips or debris.
• DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND MEDICATION
Do not operate the log splitter while under the influence of drugs, alco-
hol, or any medication that could affect your ability to use it properly.
• AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
Put the log splitter on a 60 - 75cm high, stable, flat, and level work bench
where there is plenty of room for handling, and help the operator stay
altert. Bolt the log splitter to the work surface if it tends to slip, walk, or
slide. Keep your work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered areas invites
injuries. Do not use the log splitter in wet or damp areas or expose it to
rain. Do not use it in areas where fumes from paint, solvents or flammab-
le liquids pose a potential hazard.