SAFETY
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HOLZSPALTER / LOG SPLITTER ZI-HS8PT / ZI-HS10T / ZI-HS12T
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Specific risks and dangers involved in working with log splitters
Bruises, cuts
Reach with your hands NEVER in the work space. Use your hands to use only the lever! Hands of
moving parts, especially from the riving knife while operating away. Keep your hands by columns,
caused by the splitting wedge, far. In the reverse mode can be close again and squeezing her
fingers.
It is FORBIDDEN to edit more than one Spaltgut per step!
Minimize the risk of crushing her foot by wearing work boots with steel toe caps.
Make sure that the machine and the operator on level ground are both stable when setting up
and the machine will not tip over during operation, slipping or falling.
Injury from flying splinters of wood
During the splitting operation, the wood splintering. It can flying splinters hurt your eyes. There-
fore, ALWAYS wear a shatter resistant goggles!
Preparation and processing of the gap material
Branches must be cut flush from the tree trunk. Columns NEVER Spaltgut in which wires nails or
similar foreign substances are. Make sure that there is always both ends, but especially the sup-
port side of the Spaltguts are clean and straight cut. Only this ensures that the log and does not
slip from its vertical position.
Fire and Explosion Hazards
NEVER engine oil while the machine is in operation or is hot. No fire / no open flame / no smoke
when refilling oil! The operation of the log splitter in the vicinity of a fire or heat source is prohi-
bited! Make sure that the bleed screw are always tightly closed during transport safely.
Risks related to noise
Excessive noise can cause hearing damage and temporary or permanent loss of hearing. Wear a
certified according to health and safety regulations hearing protection to limit the noise pollution.
By adhering to all safety regulations such hazards can be reduced to a minimum!
