General safety information
The machine must only be used by individuals who are familiar with its operation and
dangers and who have read and understood the operating instructions.
▪ The operator must train his personnel accordingly.
Ensure the machine is stable before starting it.
Minimum age of operator: 18 years.
Only one person may operate the machine at a time.
Ensure that your work area is well lit, as poor lighting considerably increases the risk of
injury.
Never leave the machine running unattended.
Never work without the protective guards in place.
Switch off the machine's drive unit before carrying out any adjustments.
Use only original POSCH spare parts.
Work on electrical equipment must only be carried out by qualified electricians.
Never use damaged cables.
Machines with electric motors must not be used in the rain as this can lead to a malfunction
of the switch or the motor.
Safety instructions for log splitter
Wear safety shoes and close-fitting clothes when splitting logs.
Never hold the log with your hand when splitting.
Never reach under the splitting tool; always grip log from the side.
Never split logs that are cut at an angle.
Keep the working area free from shavings and wood remnants.
Switch off the drive unit before removing any log pieces that have become jammed.
Maximum log length: 55 cm .
Always retract the splitting knife fully during transport and when the machine is at rest.
Noise
The workplace-related noise level is 70 dB(A), measured at the ear of the operator.
The stated values are emissions values, and thus do not necessarily represent reliable
values for the work area. Although there is a correlation between emission and pollutant
levels, it is not possible to deduce reliably from that whether or not additional precautionary
measures are necessary. Factors that influence the level of pollutants present in the work
area include the individual nature of the work area, other sources of noise, e.g. the number
of machines and other work operations being carried out in the vicinity. Equally, permissible
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