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GB
Safety instructions
Read the operating manual and adhere to the instructions
therein at all times.
Retain the manual for later use and pass on to the future
owner in the case of resale of the unit.
Observe all safety and warning instructions on the unit.
Technical data relating to your log splitter can be found at the
beginning of the operating manual.
Symbols
On the unit
Read the operating manual before start-
up
Ensure that other persons are kept out of
the danger zone when starting the unit
Warning! Danger!
Keep hands away from the splitting
wedge
Pull out the mains power plug prior to all
service and maintenance work
Wear protective gloves
Wear safety shoes
Wear eye protection
Warning!
Protection class criteria can only be maintained
if original insulation material is used (in cases
where repairs are necessary) and insulation
distances are not changed.
In this operating manual
Caution!
Indicates working and operating procedures that
must be strictly adhered to rule out any risk to
persons.
Warning!
Contains information that must be observed to
prevent damage to the unit.
Note:
Indicates technical requirements that should be
given particular attention.
GB 1
General safety instructions
Children, adolescents under 18 years of age and persons
under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medicaments are
prohibited from using the unit. Local regulations will indicate
the minimum legal age requirements governing the user.
Accident prevention regulations must be observed.
Safety measures
Only one person is permitted to operate the log splitter.
Safety shoes, protective gloves and eye protection should be
worn. A risk of injury exists emanating from timber splinters.
Clothing should be practical (close fitting) and should not
hinder the wearer. A hair net must be worn to retain long hair.
Never reach into active range of the moving splitting wedge.
The log splitter should only be operated when it is assembled
completely and both the log splitter and connection cable are
free of damage.
Damaged protective fittings should only be replaced by a
specialist firm or workshop.
The log splitter should only be operated with original spare
parts.
The log splitter should be disconnected from the mains power
supply for:
−
service work
−
adjustment work
−
transportation
−
brief work interruptions.
Repairs to the log splitter should only be realised by a
specialist firm or workshop.
An operationally-ready log splitter should not be left
unsupervised.
Do not operate the log splitter if uninvolved persons are in the
close vicinity.
The log splitter should not be operated in rain or left exposed
to rain or water splashes.
There is a risk emanating from electrical current.
No other persons should be present within the working area of
the log splitter. Special heed should be paid to children and
animals.
The user of the unit bears responsibility for accidents involving
other persons or their property. The working area should be
kept free of timber pieces and other objects – risk of
stumbling.
Translation of original user instructions
Log splitter