SAFETY
ZIPPER MASCHINEN GmbH www.Zipper-Maschinen.at
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ZI-HS8TN
The machine may only be operated, maintained or repaired by persons who are familiar
with it and who have been informed about the hazards that can occur during work.
Ensure that unauthorised persons maintain an appropriate safety distance from the
machine, and in particular keep children away from the machine.
Never wear loose jewellery, loose clothing, ties or long, loose hair when working on the
machine.
Hide long hair under hair protection.
Wear close-fitting protective work clothing and suitable protective equipment (eye
protection, dust mask, ear protection; gloves only when handling tools).
Always work carefully and with the necessary caution and never use excessive force.
Do not overload the machine!
Switch off the machine and disconnect it from the power supply before adjusting,
converting, cleaning, servicing or maintenance work etc. Before starting work on the
machine, wait until all tools or machine parts have come to a complete standstill and
secure the machine against unintentional restart.
Do not work on the machine if you are tired, unconcentrated or under the influence of
medication, alcohol or drugs!
Do not use the machine in areas where vapours from paints, solvents or flammable liquids
pose a potential danger (risk of fire or explosion!).
13.2
Electrical safety
Make sure that the machine is earthed.
Only use suitable extension cords.
Correct plugs and suitable sockets reduce the risk of electric shock.
Only operate the machine via a residual current circuit breaker.
13.3
Special safety advice for these machines
Do not split wet wood.
Only split the wood upright in the direction of the grain!
Do not split wood containing foreign bodies such as nails, cables etc.
Never operate the machine outdoors in the rain.
Select a level, vibration-free, non-slip surface for installation.
Ensure sufficient light conditions at the workplace.
Although it is possible that several operators could work on the machine (e.g. for loading
and unloading), only one person may carry out the splitting operation any one time.
Keep your hands away from splits and cracks that open in the log.
Do not reach into the splitting area
13.4
Residual risks
Despite proper use, certain residual risks remain. Due to the design and construction of the
machine, hazardous situations may occur which are indicated as follows in these operating
instructions:
D A N G E R
A safety instruction designed in this way indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
W A R N I N G
Such a safety instruction indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in serious injury or even death.