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Hydraulic systems
. Never operate this tool if there is a hazard presented by hydraulic
fluid. Before using the log splitter, check for hydraulic leaks. Be sure that the tool and your
work area is clean and free of oil spills. Hydraulic fluid can create hazards causing you to
slip and fall, your hands to slip while using the machine or cause a fire hazard.
Electrical safety.
Never operate this tool if there is an electrical hazard. Never operate a
log splitter in wet conditions. Never operate this tool with an improper electric cord or
extension cord. Never operate this tool unless you are able to plug it into a properly
grounded outlet which supplies power as stated on the type tag and is protected by a 16
Amp circuit switch if you have a machine with a 230 Volt motor and 10 Amp if you have a
machine with a 380 Volt motor.
Physical hazards.
Log splitting creates special physical hazards. Never operate this tool
unless you are wearing proper safety gloves, hard-toed shoes and approved eye
protection etc. Watch out for splitters in order to avoid puncture, injury and jamming the
tool. Never try to split logs which are too large or small to fit properly within the tool. Never
attempt to split logs containing nails, wires or other debris. Clean up as you work,
accumulated split wood and wood chips can create a hazardous work environment. Never
continue to work in a cluttered work area which may make you slip, trap or fall. Keep
onlookers away from the tool and never allow unauthorized persons to operate this tool.
NOTICE. No list of warning can include everything. The operator must use common sense
and operate the log splitter in a safe manner.
Safety instructions
Warning :
As with all machinery there are certain hazards involved with the
operation and use. Exercising respect and caution will lessen the
risk of personal injury considerably. However, if normal safety
precautions are overlooked or ignored it might result in personal
injury to the operator or damage of property.
1. Read and become familiar with the entire user manual. Learn the machine’s
applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards particular to it.
2. Control damaged parts. Before further use of the machine, a guard or other part
that may be damaged shall be inspected to ensure that it will operate properly and
perform in its intended function. Check for alignment of the moving parts, breakage
of parts, mounting, or any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other parts that are damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
3. Disconnect the machine before servicing it and before replacing any parts such as
blades, bits, cutters etc.
4. Keep guards and slide bars in place and in working order.
5. Always carry ear protectors/defenders and eye protection/goggles, face protection
and working gloves.
6. Always remove adjusting keys/spanners etc. Form habit of checking to ensure that
keys and spanners etc. are removed from the machine before turning it on.
7. Never use the machine under influence of drugs, alcohol or medication.
8. You must never stand on the machine, injury could occur in case of a fall.
9. You must never leave the machine running unattended. Always turn the power off.
Don’t leave the machine until it comes to a complete stop.
