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tool before turning it on.
Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using it.
Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws, hydraulic fittings, hose clamps, etc. are securely
tightened.
Always check the oil level in the hydraulic oil tank.
Never operate your log splitter when it is in need of repair or is in poor mechanical
condition.
Before starting work, hydraulic pipes and hoses shall be inspected and stopping
devices shall be tested.
Avoid injury from unexpected accident.
Cutting and crushing hazard! Never touch dangerous parts when the splitting
knife is moving.
Always pay full attention to the movement of the splitting knife
Danger! Keep clear of moving parts!
Do not straddle or reach across the splitting area when operating the log splitter.
Never pile logs to be split in a manner that will cause you to reach across the log
splitter.
Only use your hands to operate the control levers.
Never use your foot, knee, a rope, or any other extension device.
Always pay full attention to the movement of the wedge / log pusher ram.
Never attempt to load your log splitter while the ram is in motion.
Keep hands out of the way of all moving parts.
Never try to split two logs on top of each other. One of them may fly up and hit you.
Do not place any tool or any part of your body in the log splitter during operation.
Disconnect power
Attention! Disconnect product from power supply: before maintenance, cleaning,
making adjustments or changing parts or any intervention on product; before
opening motor cover; before moving or transporting product; or when not in use.
Consult manual before servicing.
Disconnect product from its main power source, if product, power cable, or
extension cord is damaged or cut during operation.
Unplug product by pulling the plug. Do not pull the cable.
When transporting the machine, the cylinder MUST always be brought to the
transport position.
Before operation, open the filling plug by two rotations.
Before transport, close the filling plug.
Do not expose to or use in weather conditions (ex.: storm, rain, snow ...), moisture.
Do not use in damp or wet areas.
The machine must NOT be sprayed with water (danger due to the presence of
electric current).
Do not operate the unit outdoors when it is raining.
Warning! Electric shock hazard!
This machine contains electrical equipment that can give rise to a risk of electric
shock.
Inspect your log
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in logs to be split.
Never attempt to split logs containing nails, wire or debris.
The ends of the logs must be cut square. Always make sure that both ends of the log
you are splitting are cut as square as possible. This will prevent the log from sliding
out of position while under pressure.
Branches must be cut of flush with the trunk.
