Scheppach 16070921, Translation From The Original

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General notes
We hope you have a lot of fun and success
using your new machine.
Note:
Under current product liability regulations, the
manufacturer of this equipment will not be liable
for damages to the equipment or caused by it in
the case of:
• improper handling,
• failure to observe the operating instruc -
tions,
• repairs by third parties, non-authorised
technicians,
• installation of and replacement by non-
original spare parts,
• non-intended use,
• failures of the electrical system while not
adhering to the electrical regulations and
regulations of the VDE (German Associati-
on for Electrical, Electronic and Information
Technologies) 0100, DIN 57113 / VDE0113.
Our recommendations:
Read the entire text of the operating instructions
before installation and operation.
These operating instructions are to help you to
get to know your machine and its intended fields
of application.
The operating instructions contain important
notes on how to work safely, properly, and
efficiently with the machine and how to avoid
hazards, save costs of repairs, keep downtimes
short und improve reliability and product life of
the machine.
In addition to the safety instructions in this
manual, you must observe all regulations of
your country applicable for the operation of the
machine.
Keep the operating instructions close to the ma-
chine, protected by a plastic envelope against
dirt and humidity. Any operator must read the
operating instructions prior to work and follow
them precisely. Only people trained to operate
the machine and who are aware of the asso-
ciated dangers are permitted to work with the
machine. The required minimum age must be
observed.
• After unpacking, inspect all parts for
possible transport damages. In the case of
complaints you must inform the deliverer
immediately. Subsequent complaints will
not be accepted.
• Check the shipment to ensure that it is
complete.
• Familiarise yourself with the equipment with
the help of the operating instructions before
putting the equipment into operation.
• Use only original parts as accessories and
spare parts. You can buy spare parts from
your specialist dealer.
• When you order, please state our order
numbers as well as the equipment’s type
and year of manufacture.
General safety notes
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In this operating manual, points concerning
your safety will be marked with this symbol:
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WARNING: If you use electric tools, you
should observe the general safety measures
mentioned below in order to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock, and injury to people.
Please read all instructions before working
with these tools.
• Observe all safety instructions and war -
nings for the machine.
• Keep all safety instructions and warning
labels on the machine complete and in
legible condition.
• You must not remove the safety devices on
the machine or make them inoperative.
• Check the power cords. Do not use faulty
power cords.
• Check that the two-hand control is functio -
ning correctly before operation.
• The operator must be at least 18 years of
age. Trainees must be at least 16 years old,
but may only work with the machine under
supervision.
• Wear work gloves during work.
• Attention during work: injury hazard to
fingers and hands.
• When splitting heavy or bulky materials,
use appropriate appliance for support.
• Switch motor off for retooling, adjustment,
and cleaning, as well as for maintenance
and troubleshooting. Pull power plug!
• Installation, repairs and maintenance work
on the electrical installation may only be
carried out by qualified personnel.
• All guards and safety mechanisms must be
reinstalled immediately after completing the
repairs or the maintenance work.
• The adjustments on the hydraulic valve and
on the control levers must not be changed.
Risk of accident and of destruction of the
hydraulic components!
• Switch the motor off when leaving the wor -
king area. Pull power plug!
Additional Safety Instructions for Log Split -
ters
• The log splitter may only be operated by a
single person.
• Wear protective gear (goggles/ visor,
gloves, safety boots) to protect yourself
from possible injuries.
• Never split logs with nails, wire or other
objects in them.
• Logs already split and shavings pose a
threat within the working area. There is the
risk of tripping, slipping, or falling. Always
keep the working area tidy.
• Never put your hands on moving parts while
the machine is switched on.
• Only split logs with a maximal length of
1,130 mm.
• Only split logs with a minimal diameter of
60 mm and a maximum diameter of 600
mm
Intended use
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This machine complies with the current EC
machinery directive.
• The hydraulic log splitter is designed for
“stationary operation”, logs may only be
split standing upright and along the grain.
The dimensions of the logs to be split:
Short logs 64 cm
logs cut to length 113 cm
• Never split logs lying horizontally or across
the grain.
• The manufacture’s safety, working, and
maintenance instructions as well the di-
mensions stated in the technical specifica -
tions must be observed.
• The applicable rules for accident prevention
and other generally accepted rules concer-
ning safety must be obeyed.
• The machine may only be operated, ser -
viced, or repaired by persons familiar with it
and aware of the risks. Arbitrary modifica -
tions of the machine exclude any liability of
the manufacture for damages arising from
this.
• The machine may only be used with original
accessories and original tools from the
manufacturer.
• Every other use will be considered to be
unintended use. The manufacturer assu-
mes no liability for damages arising from
this and it will be solely at the operator’s
own risk.
Accident prevention standards
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The machine may only be operated by qualified
personnel who are well aware of the contents of
this manual.
Before operating the machinery, you must check
the integrity of the safety mechanisms and ensu-
re that they are working properly.
Also before operation, you should familiarise
yourself with the machine controls, following the
operating instructions.
The specified capacity of the machine must not
be exceeded. Under no circumstances the
machine must be used for anything else but its
indented use.
All personnel must wear work clothes as stated
in the regulations of the country in which the
machine is operated. Wide, loose clothing, belts,
rings, and necklaces should not be worn. Long
hair should be tied back.
Try to keep the working area tidy at all times.
Tools, accessories, and spanners should be
kept within reach.
During cleaning or maintenance work the machi -
ne must not be connected to the mains supply.
It is strictly prohibited to operate the machine
without safety mechanisms or with safety me-
chanisms disengaged.
It is strictly prohibited to remove or modify
safety mechanisms.
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