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15 tonne Hydraulic Log Splitter Assembly, Installation, Care, Maintenance useage Instruction Manual
2.0 SAFETY USAGE
• UNDERSTAND YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Read and understand the owner’s manual and labels
axed to the log splitter. Learn its application and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar
to it.
• DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND MEDICATION
Do not ooperate the log splitter while under the influence
of drugs. alcohol, or any medication that could aect your
ability to use it properly.
• AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
Keep your work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered
areas invite injuries. Do not use the log splitter in wet or
damp areas or expose it to rain. Do not use it in areas
where fumes from paint, solvents or flammable liquids
pose a potential hazard.
• INSPECT YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Check your log splitter before turning it on. Keep guards
in place and in working order. From a habit of checking to
see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
tool area before turning it on. Replace damaged, missing
or failed parts before using it.
• DRESS PROPERLY
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neck ties 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.
• PROTECT YOUR EYES AND FACE
Any log splitter may throw foreign objects into the eyes.
This can cause permanent eye damage. Always wear
safety goggles and/or face shield. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety
glasses.
Do not put the log splitter on the ground for operations.
This is awkward operating position that the operator has
to bring his face close to the machine, and thus risks being
struck by wood chips or debris.
• KEEP AWAY FROM VISITORS AND CHILDREN
The log splitter must be always operated by one person
only. Other people should keep a safe distance from
the work area, especially when the log splitter is under
operations.
Never use other peoples to help you with freeing jammed
log.Be sure the extension cord is no longer than 10m
and its section is no less than 2.5mm2 to allow sucient
current flow to the motor.
Avoid use of free and inadequately insulated connections.
Connections must be made with protected material
suitable for outdoor use.
• INSPECT YOUR LOG
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in logs to
be split. The ends of the logs must be cut square. Branches
must be cut of flush with the trunk.
• DON’T OVERREACH
Floor must not be slippery. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Never stand on log splitter. Serious
injury could occur of the tool is tipped or if the cutting
tools is unintentionally contacted.
Do not store anything above or near the log splitter where
anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.
• AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED ACCIDENT
Always pay full attention to the movement of the log
pusher. Do not attempt to load the log on until the log
pusher has stopped. Keep hands out of the way of all
moving parts.
• PROTECT YOUR HANDS
FKeep your hands away from splits and cracks which
open in the log; They may close suddenly and crush or
amputate your hands.
Do not remove jammed logs with your hands.
• DON’T FORCE TOOL
It will do a better and safer job at its design rate. Never
try to split logs larger than those indicated in the
specifications table. This could be dangerous and may
damage the machine. Don’t use log splitter for a purpose
for which it was not intended.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED
Don’t leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop.
• PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Take used oil to an authorized collection point or follow
the stipulations in the country where the log splitter is
used. Do not discharge into drains,soil or water.
• MAINTAIN YOUR LOG SPLITTER WITH CARE
Keep the log splitter clean for best and safest performance.
• MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF
Lock the shop. Disconnect master switches.Store the log
splitter away from children and others not qualified to use
it.
2.1. General Safety
