Wear safety boots
Keep bystanders away
Remove plug from mains during maintenance
Danger - Keep hands away from moving parts
Always pay full attention to the movement of the
log pusher
Do not remove jammed logs with your hands
SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read and understand the owner's manual and labels
affixed to the log splitter. Learn its application and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
peculiar to it.
• Do not operate the log splitter while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication that
could affect your ability to use it properly.
• Avoid dangerous conditions:
- Put the log splitter on a 60 - 75cm high, stable, flat,
and level work bench where there is plenty of
room for handling, and helps the operator to stay
alert. Bolt the log splitter to the work surface if it
tends to slip, walk, or slide.
- Keep your work area clean and well lighted.
Cluttered areas invite injuries.
- Do not use the log splitter in wet or damp areas
or expose it to rain.
- Do not use it in areas where fumes from paint,
solvents or flammable liquids pose a potential
hazard.
• 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.
• Do not wear loose clothing, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches). For long hair, wear hair
protection. Work only with closely fitting clothes.
• Protective electrically non conductive gloves and
non-skid footwear are recommended when
working.
• Protect your eyes and face.
• Any log splitter may throw foreign objects into the
eyes. This can cause permanent eye damage. Always
wear safety goggles.
• Do not put the log splitter on the ground for
operations. This is an awkward operating position:
the operator has to bring his face close to the
machine, and thus risks being struck by wood chips
or debris.
• Keep visitors and children away.
• The log splitter must be operated by one person
only. Other people should keep a safe distance from
the work area. Never use other people to help you
with freeing a jammed log.
• Inspect your log.
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in logs
to be split. The ends of the logs must be cut square.
Branches must be cut off flush with the trunk.
• Do not overreach
- Floor must not be slippery.
- Never stand on the log splitter. Serious injury
could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting
tool is unintentionally contacted. Do not store
anything above or near the log splitter where
anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.
• Avoid injury from unexpected incidents
- Always pay full attention to the movement of the
log pusher.
- Do not attempt to load the log on until the log
pusher has stopped.
- Keep hands away from moving parts.
• Protect your hands
- 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.
• Do not force the tool
- Never try to split logs larger than those indicated
in the specifications table. This could be
dangerous and may damage the machine.
- Do not use the log splitter for a purpose for
which it was not intended.
• Never leave the machine running unattended
Do not leave the machine until it has come to a
complete stop.
• Disconnect power
Unplug when not in use, before making adjustments,
changing parts, cleaning, or working on the log
splitter. Consult the manual before servicing.
• Protect the environment
- Take used oil to an authorised collection point or
follow the stipulations from the country where
the log splitter is used.
- Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.
• Make the workshop childproof
- Lock the room.
- Disconnect master switches.
- Store the log splitter away from children and
others not qualified to use it.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Extension cords
Improper use of extension cords may cause
inefficient operation of the log splitter which can
result in overheating. Be sure the extension cord is
no longer than 10m and its section is no less than
2.5mm2 to allow sufficient current flow to the
motor.
Avoid use of free and inadequately insulated
connections. Connections must be made with
protected material suitable for outdoor use.
Avoid electrical shock
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