5) SERVICE:
- Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained
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SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOG SPLITTER:
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- The log splitter should under no circumstances be operated by more than one person.
- No one should use the log splitter without first having read the manual and undergone training on
the rules for proper and safe operation.
- Never wear loose-fitting or unfastened clothing that can become caught in the moving parts of the
log splitter.
- Place the machine on a platform that is 60-70 cm high. The platform should be free of disturbing
objects and level enough to prevent the machine from tipping.
- Do not use the machine directly on the ground. The precarious working position, with the
operator’s face close to the machine, could cause bodily injury from flying splinters.
Make sure that the logs are free of nails, steel wire and cables. Such objects can be hurled into the
air or disrupt the log splitter. Log ends must be at a right angle to the direction of the log’s length.
Branches must be completely removed down to the trunk.
- Split logs with the grain; not against. Do not lay the log across the log splitter, and do not leave it
in that position for splitting. It is dangerous, and the log splitter may be damaged.
- Never try to split two logs at the same time. One of them could fly up and injure you.
- If the log moves away from wedge, loosen it and turn the log 90 .
- Never try to load the machine while it is in operation. Doing so could cause severe bodily injury.
- Keep hands away from fissions and cavities that form in the log. They can quickly close and grind
or cut off fingers.
- Never force the machine to operate longer than 5 seconds in an attempt to split extremely hard
logs. Try turning the log 90 ; if that still does not work, the log is too large or hard.
- Do not place undue strain on the wedge by placing the log on the upper part of the wedge. This
could cause the wedge to break or otherwise damage the machine.
- Never leave the log splitter unsupervised while it is operating. If you must leave the log splitter,
even for just a short while, unplug the machine or otherwise prevent its being started accidentally.
- The log splitter must never be operated by anyone who is tired or under the influence of drugs or
medicine. For safety reasons, the operator must be able to think clearly at all times.
- Never accept help from another person to loosen a log that has become stuck.
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Check that the power circuitry has the necessary fuses and that the motor’s amperage, voltage
and frequency data are correct. Also verify that the earthing is correct. Use of earth fault breakers
is recommended.
- To lessen the risk of voltage loss, the power supply cables must be of a sufficient diameter (min.
1.5 mm
2
). Cables longer than 10 m must measure at least 2.5 mm
2
. Check that cords and contacts
are not damaged. Verify that they satisfy the requirements for outdoor use and that the contact is
fully depressed. Do not use extension cords that are longer than 10 m, as doing so may result in loss
of voltage.
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The motor’s casing may only be opened if strictly necessary and onl
y by an authorized electrician.-
- Protect the machine and cables from contact with water.
- Handle extension cords with care. Do not attempt to move the log splitter by pulling on the cable.
Do not yank on the cord to pull it from the wall socket. Keep the cable away from excessive heat, oil
and sharp objects.
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Never leave the log splitter unsupervised with the power switch in the “ON” position. Also be sure
to unplug the log splitter when it is not in use, when it is being serviced or cleaned, or while tools
are being replaced.
