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• Never use thelog splitter if thepower switch, plug, mains lead or any other part is damaged.
Thedefective part must be replaced by aqualified repair person.
• Make sure that this instruction manual always accompanies theproduct and that it is kept accessible and legible.
• Make sure that everyone who uses theproduct has read and understood theentire instruction manual.
• Always be alert and careful when operating theproduct. Thinkcarefully before carrying out every action, so
that it is carried out safely. Neveruse theproduct when you are tired, sick or under theinfluence of alcohol,
drugs or medicine.
Other safety symbols
Warning: Do not overreach. Keepproper footing and balance at alltimes. Neverstack your
logs in such away that you need to stretch to reachthem. Onlyuse your hands to operate
thelog splitter. Neveruse other parts of thebody or devices which could enable your hands
to become crushed between thesplitting wedge and thelog. Payattention to themove-
ment of thehydraulic ram at alltimes. Neverstack logs on top of each other and try to split
two atonce. Neverattempt to load alog into thelog splitter while theram is in motion.
Keephands away from movingparts.
Warning: Keep your hands clear of theram when it is returning after it has split thelog.
Thelog splitter is designed to stop only when theram has returned to its original position.
Keepyour hands away from any splits and cracks which open inlogs. Theymay close
suddenly which could cause serious personal injury. Neverattempt to remove jammed logs
byhand.
Consider theenvironment, dispose of waste oil in accordance with local regulations.
Make sure that thelog splitter is undamaged, that none of thesafety features are missing and
that they are fitted correctly and working. Neveroperate thelog splitter if any of thesafety
features is damaged or missing. Checktheoil level before starting thelog splitter.