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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SPECIAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR LOG SPLITTER
TOOL USE AND CARE
14. Do not force tool.Use the correct tool for your application.
The correct tool will
do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
15. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
16. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
17. Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.
Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
18. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained tools with sharp cutting edge are less likely to bind and are easier to
control. Do not use a damaged tool.Tag damaged tools“Do not use” until repaired.
19. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,and any
other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged,have the tool
serviced before using.
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
20. Demand that only accessories recommended by the manufacturer for your
model are used for repairs or maintenance.
Accessories that may be suitable for
one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool.
SERVICE
21. Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel.
Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
22. When having a tool serviced, demand that only only identical replacement
parts be used.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance
instructions may create a risk of electric shock or injury.
1. The log splitter must always be used by one operator only.
2. Nobody must be allowed to use the log splitter unless they have read the instruction
manual and have been instructed in the regulations to follow for correct and safe
use.
3. The machine must be used by adults only. Use of the log splitter by apprentices of
minimum 16 years of age must be supervised by an adult authorized to use the
machine.
4. Never wear loose, unbuttoned clothing which may become trapped in moving parts.
5. Position the machine on a support surface of 24"-30" (60-75 cm) high, free from any
objects that could prevent complete freedom of movement for the operator while
working. The surface must be perfectly leveled to prevent the machine from falling
during operation.
6. it is prohibited to work with the machine on the ground. This is not only an
uncomfortable working position but it it can also be dangerous because the operator
has to bring his face close to the machine, and thus risks being struck by chips or
debris.
7. Check that the logs to be split are free from nails or wire, which may fly up or
damage the machine, the ends of the logs must be cut square, branches must be
cut off flush with the trunk.
8. Never try to split logs larger than those indicated in the technical specifications
section of this manual. This could be dangerous and may damage the machine.
9. Break wood in the direction of the grain, do not place wood across the log splitter
and leave it in that position for splitting; it may be dangerous and may seriously
damage the machine.
