Scheppach ox t500 User Manual

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• Allprotectionandsafetydevicesmustbereplacedafter
completing repair and maintenance procedures.
• Whenleavingtheworkplace,switchthemotoroffand
pull the power supply plug.
• Never tryto change the two-hand-functionalityofyour
scheppach machine. Thus you increase the risk of ac-
cidents.
•Thelogsplittermustalwaysbeusedbyoneoperator
only.
•Nobodymustbeallowedtousethelogsplitterunless
they have read the instruction manual and have been
instructed in the regulations to follow for correct and safe
use.
•Neverwearloose,unbuttonedclothingwhichmay
become trapped in moving parts.
•Checkthatthelogstobesplitarefreefromnailsor
wire,whichmayyupordamagethemachine,theends
ofthelogsmustbecutsquare,branchesmustbecutoff
ushwiththetrunk.
•Nevertrytosplitlogslargerthanthoseindicatedinthe
technical specifications. This could be dangerous and
may damage the machine.
•Breaklogsinthedirectionofthegrain,donotplacea
log across the log splitter and leave it in that position for
splitting; it may be dangerous and may seriously damage
the machine.
•Neverattempttocuttwologsatonce,onemayyup
and hit you.
•Ifthelogmovesawayfromtheblade,retracttheramor
the blade and turn the log through 90º.
•Donotattempttoloadtheloginthelogsplitterwhile
theramisinmotion,youcouldgettrappedandinjured.
•Keepyourhandswellawayfromanysplitsandcracks
which open in the log; these may close suddenly and
crush or amputate your fingers.
•Neverforcethelogsplitterformorethan5seconds
keeping the cylinder under pressure in the attempt to
splitexcessivelyhardwood.Afterthistimeinterval,the
oil under pressure is overheated and the machine could
bedamaged.Itisthusbettertostopandrotatethelogto
seewhetheritcanbesplitinadifferentposition.Inany
case,ifyouarenotabletosplitthelog,thismeansthat
its hardness exceeds the capacity of the machine and
thus that log should be discarded so as not to damage the
lop splitter.
•Donotforcethebladebypushingthelogontheupper
part,asthiscancausethebladetobreakordamagethe
body of the machine. Always set the log on the guides.
•Neverleavethemachineunattendedwhileitisrunning.
Ifyouleavethemachine,evenforashorttime,remove
the power supply or any possible cause of accidental
start-up.
•Thelogsplittermustneverbeusedbyanoperatorwho
isundertheinuenceofalcohol,drugs,medicines,or
who is tired. A clear mind is essential for safety.
•Neverrigortamperwiththemotorswitchoroperating
lever. Operation must use both hands of one operator.
•Neverrequesttheassistanceofanotherpersontohelp
youload,unloadorremoveajammedlog.
•Donotusemachineswithelectricmotorifinammable
fuels/vapoursarepresent.
•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con-
nection.
•Neveropentheswitchboxonthemotor.Shouldthisbe
necessary,contactaqualiedelectrician.
•Makesurethatthemachineandthecablenevercome
in contact with water.
•Treatthepowercablewithcare,donotattempttomove
themachinebypullingthecable,donotyankthecable
tounplugit;keepthecableawayfromexcessiveheat,oil
and sharp objects.
•Neverleavethemachineunattendedwiththepower
supply“on”,alsodisconnectthepowercablewhennotin
use,whencarryingoutmaintenancework,whenchanging
attachment or moving the machine.
m Proper Use
• ThemachinemeetsthecurrentlyvalidEUmachinedi-
rective.
• Thehydrauliclogsplitterisdesignedonlyforwoodina
horizontalposition.Woodmayonlybe splitwhilehori-
zontalandinthedirectionofthegrain.Dimensionsof
wood to be split: maximal201/2”.
• Neversplitwoodagainstthegrainorwhileinanupright
position.
• The manufacturer’s safety, operation and maintenance
instructions as well as the technical data given in the
calibrations and dimensions must be adhered to.
• Relevantaccidentpreventionregulationsandothergen-
erallyrecognizedsafetyandtechnicalrulesmustalsobe
adhered to.
• Themachinemayonlybeused,maintainedorrepaired
by trained persons who are familiar with the machine
andhave beeninformed aboutthedangers.Unauthor-
izedmodicationsofthemachineexcludealiabilityof
the manufacturer for damages resulting from the modifi-
cations.
• Any other use is considered to be not intended. The
manufacturer excludes any liability for resulting dam-
ages,theriskisexclusivelybornebytheuser.
m Remaining hazards
The machine has been built using modern technology and
inaccordancewithrecognizedsafetyrules.
Somehazards,however,maystillremain.
• Thesplittingtoolposesadangerofinjurytongersand
hands by improper feeding or placement of wood.
• Dangerofinjuryfromthrownwoodduetoimproperhold-
ing or feeding.
• Theuseofincorrectordamagedmainscablescanlead
to elctrical injuries.
• Minimize remaining hazards by following the instruc-
tionsin”SafetyRules”,”Useonlyasauthorized”andin
the entire operating manual.
Transport
Transport fork lift/lifting carrier:
Upondispatch,themachineistightlymountedtoapalette
with 4 screws. Remove the screws with a fork wrench.
Toremovethemachinefromthepalette,twopersonswill
be required.
The machine may be transported while held in a diagonal
position.Usethehandgripandpullgentlywhilethema-
chine stands on its wheels.
Your scheppach machine can be stored or transported un-
der ambient temperatures between -20° C and +60° C at a
max. humidity of 80 %.

Scheppach ox t500 Specifications

General

Brand	Scheppach
Model	ox t500
Category	Log Splitter
Language	English