Gardeo GFBHT65-7T Manuel page 21

Inspect your log splitter. Check your log splitter
before turning it on. Keep guards in place and
in working order. Form a habit of checking to see
that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed
from tool area before turning it on. Replace
damaged, missing or failed parts before using
it. Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws, hydraulic
fittings, hose clamps, etc. are securely tightened.
Always check the oil level in the hydraulic oil
tank. Never operate your log splitter when it is
in need of repair or in poor mechanical conditions.
Prevent fires. Do not smoke or have open flames
when operating or refilling the log splitter. Never
operate the log splitter near a flame or spark. Oil
is flammable and can be exploded.
Keep bystanders away. Allow only one person
to load and operate the log splitter. Always keep
bystanders, including visitors, children and pets
away from the work area, especially when the
log splitter is under operation. Only the operator
should stand near the machine and only within
the safe operating area prescribed in this manual.
Never use another person to help you with freeing
jammed log. No one under the age of 16 should
be allowed to operate the log splitter. Any
individual under the age of 18 should have the
necessary training, skills to perform the functions
properly and safely and should always be under
the supervision of adults.
Inspect your log.Never attempt to split logs
containing nails, wire or debris. Always make
sure that both ends of the log you are splitting
are cut as square as possible. This will prevent
the log from sliding out of position while under
pressure. Branches must be cut of flush with the
trunk.
Avoid injury from unexpected accident. Do not
straddle or reach across the splitting area when
operating the log splitter. Never pile logs to be
split in a manner that will cause you to reach
across the log splitter. Only use your hands to
operate the control levers.Never use your foot,
knee, a rope, or any other extension devices.
Always pay full attention to the movement of the
wedge ram. Never attempt to load your log
splitter while the ram is in motion. Keep hands
out of the way of all moving parts. Never try to
split two logs on top of each other. One of them
may fly up and hit you.
Protect your hands. When the ram of the log
splitter is in the return mode, keep your hands
off the machine – the log splitter is designed to
automatically stop when the cylinder is fully
retracted. Keep your hands away from splits
and cracks which open in the log. They may
close suddenly and crush or amputate your
hands. Do not remove jammed logs with your
hands,if jammed,follow the under mentioned
instruction to remove the log.Stop the motor.
Loosen the log by a downward stroke on the log
with a hammer.
Don't force tool. Don't use log splitter for a
purpose for which it was not intended. 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 and will void the
warranty. Never try to split logs larger than those
indicated in the specifications table. This could
be dangerous and may damage the machine.
Never leave tool running unattended. Don't leave
tool until it has come to a complete stop.
Disconnect power. Stop the machine when not
in use, before making adjustments, changing
parts, cleaning, or working on the log splitter.
Consult technical manual before servicing.
Protect the environment. Take used oil to an
authorized collection point or follow the
stipulations in the country where the log splitter
is used.
Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.
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