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Store the unused machine in a dry locked place away
from the reach of children.
Switch the machine off and remove the spark plug
connector when
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carrying out repair works
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maintenance and cleaning
work
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checking connecting lines, whether these are knotted
or damaged
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removing faults
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transporting
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leaving unattended (even during short interruptions)
Check the machine for possible damage
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Before continuing to use the machine, the protective
devices must be inspected to ensure that they work
perfectly and with their intended function
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Check whether the movable parts function perfectly
and do not stick or whether the parts are damaged. All
parts must be correctly installed and fulfil all
conditions to ensure perfect operation of the machine.
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Damaged guards and parts must be properly
repaired or exchanged by a recognized, specialist
workshop; insofar as nothing else is stated in the
instructions for use.
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Damaged or illegible safety warning labels should
be replaced immediately.
Repairs to other parts of the machine must be carried
out by the manufacturer or one of his customer service
points.
Use only original spare parts. Accidents can arise for
the user through the use of other spare parts. The
manufacturer is not liable for any damage or injury
resulting from such action.
Safe handling with fuels
Fuels and fuel vapours are inflammable and may
cause serious injury on the skin or when inhaled.
Therefore be careful and provide sufficient
ventilation when handling with fuels.
Stop the engine and allow the device to cool down before
fuelling it.
Do not smoke and avoid open flames when fuelling.
Wear gloves when fuelling.
Do not fuel in closed rooms (risk of explosion).
Avoid spilling of fuel or oil.
Clean the device immediately
when you have spilled fuel or oil.
Change your clothes
immediately when you have spilled fuel or oil on them.
Make sure that no fuel can come into the soil.
Carefully close the tank cap after fuelling and check that it
does not get loose during operation.
Check that there is no leakage on the tank cap and fuel
lines.
If there are leaks this device may not be started.
Only transport and store fuels in containers approved and
identified for this.
Keep children away from fuels.
Do not handle and store fuels close to combustible and
highly inflammable materials as well as sparks and open
flames.
Go away at least three metres from the fuelling place to
start the device.
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Move the splitting blade right down every time before
the machine is transported or change to another work place .
To transport the
machine, grasp the
handle and tilt the
log splitter slightly
towards you. The
log splitter can be
easily transported
in this position.
Make sure that the
oil tank cap is
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to prevent oil from
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Before each change to another work place
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Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug connector and
close the fuel valve.
Before each transport:
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Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug connector,
close the fuel valve and allow the engine to cool down.
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Drain the fuel tank to prevent fuel spilling.
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Secure the machine within or on the vehicle against
getting out of place.
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Ensure that the working area meets the following conditions:
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no danger of slipping
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level
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free of obstacles
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sufficiently well lit
Do not operate the machine in the direct vicinity of
gas or petrol pipes or containers, or any other easily
inflammable materials.
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The motor of the machine is supplied without petrol and oil in
it. Fuel the device as described under ”Fuelling”.
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