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5. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
USAGE AND CARE
1. Do not force the log splitter. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
2. Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the log splitter. Such preventive safety measures
reduce the risk of starting the log splitter accidentally.
3. Storethe log splitter out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with log splitters or these instructions to operate the log splitter. Log splitters are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
4. Maintain the log splitter. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the log splitters
operation. If damaged, have the log splitter repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
5. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
SERVICE
1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES FOR LOG BUSTERS
Extra special care is required when using this powerful tool to safeguard yourself and
that of others around you.
1. Never tamper with the log buster or attempt to operate the machine without covers
fitted.
2. Never work with the machine on the ground. This is not only an uncomfortable
working position but it can also be dangerous because the operator has to bend
towards the machine, and thus risk being struck by chips or debris.
3. The log buster must be used on a raised surface, of sufficient height, so that when
the log buster is mounted, the main bed of the machine is no higher or lower, than
the extended arms of the operator, without the operator having to bend forward.
4. Do not allow split logs to accumulate, always clean up as you work, accumulated
split logs and wood chips can create a hazardous work environment.
5. The operator must operate the machines controls with both hands without using
other makeshift systems, i.e. wedging control levers down etc.
6. The machine must always be used by one operator only. Nobody must be allowed
to use the log buster unless they have read the instruction manual thoroughly and
have been instructed in its use. The machine must be used by adults only. Check
that the logs to be split are free from nails or wire, which may fly up or damage the
