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Only use original spare parts or accessories. The use of other parts and other accessories may
cause risk of injury to the user and releases the manufacturer’s liability for any damage
incurred.
3.3- Safety instructions specific to log splitters
- Wear suitable clothing and personal protective equipment (PPE): suitable personal protective
equipment including safety footwear, close fitting clothing and suitable work gloves, eye protection
and hearing protection.
- Should you be unfamiliar with the proper use of the machine, we recommend you receive the
appropriate training and instruction, (if deemed necessary follow a practical course for operating,
servicing and maintaining the machine safely).
- The splitting operation of the machine is designed to be activated by one person only.
When the possibility of additional operators could be working near the machine (e.g. for loading and
unloading), remember that
only one operator
should activate the splitting operations.
- The machine shall not be used by children;
- Perform tests of the machine's safety devices prior to use.
- Before starting work, inspect hydraulic pipes and hoses
- Before starting work inspect and test stopping devices;
- Select and prepare a suitable working area free from obstructions and keep the working area free
from obstructions (for ex. e.g. logs, split wood …).
Cut wood and wood chips create a dangerous work area. There is a risk of tripping, slipping or falling.
Therefore, keep your work area clean and tidy.
- Stop the machine and disconnect it from the power source before cleaning or making adjustments;
- Do not leave the machine unattended when running.
- Beware of hazards arising from particular characteristics of wood when being split (e.g. knots, logs
of irregular shape, etc.) causing projectiles, jamming, crushing, etc.
- Do not reach into the splitting zone
Never put your hands on the moving parts when the machine is switched on!
Never use your hands to clear or remove a jammed log!
- Electrically driven log splitters must use a portable residual current device (PRCD) if a residual
current device (RCD) with a maximum residual current of 0,03A is not provided in the electrical
system!
