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3.2- General safety information
1. Keep work area clean
Cluttered areas invite accidents and injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
Do not expose product to rain or to humidity.
Do not use product in damp or wet locations, during weather conditions.
Keep work area well lit (natural light or sufficient artificial lighting) and ventilated.
3. Guard against electric shock
Check that the electric circuit is adequately protected and that it corresponds with the power, voltage
and frequency of the motor.
Check that there is a ground connection, and a regulation differential switch upstream.
Ground the log splitter.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator…).
Never open the pushbutton box on the motor / the switch / plug box. Should this be necessary, contact
a qualified electrician.
Mark sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs when plugging or unplugging the log
splitter.
Disconnect power cable if product or cable is damaged during operation. Unplug product by pulling
the plug. Do not pull the cable.
4. Keep children away
Do not let bystanders touch the tool or its power cable or extension cord.
All bystanders (esp. children) should be kept away from tool and work area.
Keep the product away from children or from their environment. Never allow children to operate the
product. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
The use of this product by children is forbidden.
Only well-instructed adults should operate the product. This product is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the product by a person responsible for their safety.
5. Store idle product
When not in use, product should be stored in a dry and locked up place, out of reach of children.
6. Do not force the product
It will do the job better and safer at the rate speed for which it is intended.
Do not use the product for purposes other than those for which it is intended. The product will do a
better and safer job if it is used only for the purposes it was designed for.
Do not, under any circumstances, alter your log splitter. This equipment was designed and engineered
to be used in accordance with the operating instructions. Altering the equipment or using the
equipment in such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities and capacities, could result in serious
or fatal injury.
Never try to split logs larger than those indicated in the specifications table. This could be dangerous
and may damage the machine.
7. Use the right product
Do not force small products or attachments to do the job of heavy duty tools.
8. Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewellery; as they can be caught in moving
parts.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9. Use protective equipment
Wear protective equipment appropriate to working conditions and work environment
Wear protective helmet, safety goggles, ear mufflers, face or dust mask or breathing mask with proper
filter, rubber gloves and non-skid footwear to reduce the risk of personal injury during products use or
manipulation.
