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PREVENT FIRES
DON'T OVERREACH
INSPECT YOUR LOG
KEEP BYSTANDERS AWAY
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 proper footing and balance at all
times. Never stand on the log splitter.
Serious injury could occur if the tool
is tipped or if the cutting tools are
unintentionally contacted. Do not store
anything above or near the log splitter
where anyone might stand on the tool
to reach them.
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 off flush with the trunk.
Allow only one person to load and
operate the log splitter. Alway skeep
bystanders, including visitors, children
and pets away from the work area,
especially when the log splitter is under
operations. 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 a 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 an adult.
DRESS PROPERLY
PROTECT YOUR EYES AND FACE
EXTENSION CORDS
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 non-skid footwear are
recommended when working. Wear
protective hair covering to contain long
hair, preventing it from getting caught in
machinery.
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.
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 diameter is no less
than 2.5mm
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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
Check that the electric circuit is
adequately protected and that it
corresponds with the power, voltage
and frequency of the motor. Check that
there is a ground connection, and a
regulation differential switch upstream.
Ground the log splitter. Prevent body
contact with grounded surfaces: pipes,
radiators, ranges, and refrigerator
enclosures. Never open the switch /
plug box. Should this be necessary,
contact a qualified electrician. Make
sure your fingers do not touch the
plug’s metal prongs when plugging
or unplugging the log splitter. Avoid
excessive bending and twisting of the
connection between the power cord of
the British plug and the junction box.
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