SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS | EN |
• UNDERSTAND YOUR LOG SPLITTER
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.
• DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND MEDICATION
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 help the operator stay altert. 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 invites 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 haz- ard.
• 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.
• DRESS PROPERLY
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches). They can be caught in moving parts.
Protective electrically non conductive gloves and
• 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. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses.
Do not put the log splitter on the ground for operations. This is awkward operating position that the operator has to bring his face close to the machine, and thus risks being struck by wood chips or debris.
• 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 pro- tected material suitable for outdoor use.
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• AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK
Check that the electric circuit is adequately protected and that it corresponds with the power, volt- age and frequency of the motor. Check that there is a ground connection, and a regulation differ- ential switch upstream.
Ground the log splitter. Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces: pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerator enclosures.
Never open the pushbutton box on the motor. Should this be necessary, contact a qualified electri- cian.
Mark sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs when plugging or unplugging the log splitter.
• KEEP VISITORS AND CHILDREN AWAY
The log splitter must be always operated by one person only. Other people should keep a safe distance from the work area, especially when the log splitter is under operations. Never use another people to help you with freeing 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 of flush with the trunk.
• DON'T OVERREACH Floor must not be slippery.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Never stand on log splitter. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tools 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 ACCIDENT
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 out of the way of all moving parts.
• PROTECT YOUR HANDS
Keep you 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 you hands.
• DON'T FORCE TOOL
It will do a better and safer job at its design rate. Never try to split logs larger than those indicated in the specifications table. This could be dangerous and may damage the machine.
Don't use log splitter for a purpose for which it was not intended.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED Don't leave tool until it has come to a complete stop.
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