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Strictly perform installation, set-up, maintenance, cleaning
and transportation with the motor switched off and all moving
parts firmly secured against accidental operation.
The user shall strictly comply with these operation, set-up, mainte-
nance, repair and trouble-shooting instructions in order to assure safe
operation and no damages to the equipment. The owner must under-
stand these instructions and must allow only persons who understand
these instructions to operate the splitter. Moreover we recommend to
let the machine be run only and strictly by trained and skilled staff who
must be familiar with the applicable occupational safety and health ad-
ministration rules as well as applicable transportation rules. Incorrect
use of the splitter can cause serious injury or death.
No person under school leaving age should operate this log splitter.
Those who have reached school leaving age but are below the age of
16 may operate a log splitter if supervised by a competent person of
18 years or over. The machine shall be installed and kept in a suitable
location selected by the customer for safest operation.
Make sure that the equipment stands on a safe stable foundation.
The working area around the machine must be kept as clear as possib-
le from surrounding obstacles and slippery foundation floors should be
duly treated (do not use saw dust or wood ash for this purpose). Also
make sure to comply with the following provisions:
● Due and proper illumination of the working site must be provided
at all times.
● Ensure that a wide but confined area is available around the machine
and assure maximum working freedom.
● A skilled licensed electrician must be asked for any repair of the
electric system.
● Operators must wear steel toe safety shoes and snug-fitting tear-
resistant work cloths.
● No additional customised protections or tools should be provided on
board of the machine, other than the ones designed and supplied
by the manufacturer.
● NEVER leave the machine unattended without prior power disconnection.
Operator‘s hearing protection, safety glasses, safety shoes and
gloves, close fitting cloths and other adequate protection means are
strongly recommended.
Make sure that all access ways are properly maintained so that wood
can be safely delivered, loaded and shipped.
4. SAFETY RULES
