safety switch against stray
current (FI).
Exposure to noise
Risk
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Hearing damage
Long work with the appliance
may damage hearing.
Headphones to be worn at all
times.
Neglecting the ergonomic principles
Risk
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Negligent use of personal
protective aids
Negligent use of personal
protective aids
Specified protective clothing to
be worn at all times. Work
cautiously.
Inappropriate local lighting
Insufficient lighting represents a
high safety risk.
Appropriate lighting to be
provided at all times when
working with the appliance.
Other risks
Risk
Description
Protective measure(s)
Residual risk
Residual risks
Mechanical parts may injure
your eyes when splitting.
Protective glasses to be worn at
all times when working with the
appliance.
Disposal
Disposal instructions are illustrated in the form of pictograms on the device or packaging. Description of the pictograms is given in
"Identification" chapter.
Disposal of transport packaging
Packaging protects the device against damage during transport. Packaging materials are usually selected according to their effect on
environment and disposal methods and can therefore be recycled.
Returning of the packaging back to circulation saves resources and costs for packaging disposal.
Parts of the packaging (e.g. foil, styropor) may be dangerous for children.
Risk of suffocation!
Keep these parts of the packaging out of reach of children and dispose as soon as possible.
Operator requirements
The operator must carefully read the Operating Instructions before using the appliance.
Qualification
No special qualification is necessary for using the appliance apart from detailed instruction by an expert.
Minimum age
The appliance can only be operated by persons over 18 years of age. An exception includes youngsters operating the appliance within
their professional education to achieve necessary skills under trainer's supervision.
Emergency Action
Apply the first aid adequate to the injury and get qualified medical assistance as quickly as possible. Protect the injured person from
more accidents and calm him/her down.
For the sake of eventual accident, a workplace has to be fitted with a first-aid kit. It is essential
to replace any used material in the first-aid kit immediately after it has been used. If you seek help, state the following pieces
of information:
1. Accident
site
2. Accident
type
3. Number of injured persons
4. Injury
type(s)
Servicing and treatment
Keep the log splitter clean at all times.
Change the hydraulic oil after app. 500 hours of operation. Use common hydraulic oil (HLP 46).
Lubricate the splitter post with grease every time the appliance is to be used – this will
increase the service life of the sliding jaws
. When changing the design elements, original spare
parts to be used only. Check regularly the tightness and strength of hydraulic hoses and hose
connections.
CAUTION!
Add oil only when the splitter post is in the engaged position.
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