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16.Removeall spanners and repair tools. Makeahabit of checking to make sure that themachine is free of
all spanners and tools before turning thepoweron.
17.Avoidaccidental starts. Donot walk around with your finger on thetrigger of apower tool if it is plugged in.
Makesure that theon/off switch is set to OFF before plugging in any powertool.
18.Usethecorrect extension leads. Ifyou use extension leads outdoors, only use those designed for outdoor
use. Onlyuse extension leads with thick enough diameter core wires and roll out thewholelead.
19.Usecommon sense and be careful. Thinkcarefully before carrying out every action, so that it is carried out
safely. Neveroperate machines/power tools when you are tired or under theinfluence of medicine.
20.Inspect thetool for damage. Beforestarting thetool, make sure that theguards and other parts are unda-
maged and working properly, that moving parts can rotate freely and are correctly aligned, that no moving
parts can get caught and that there is no fault or defect that could affect theperformance of themachine.
Asafety guard or any other part that is damaged should be repaired by atradesman or replaced. Damaged
power leads and switches must always be replaced by atradesman. Neveroperate atool if you cannot stop
or start thetool comfortably.
21.Useonly recommended accessories. Theuse of non-recommended accessories can cause accidents
and personal injury.
22.Repairs should only be carried out by aqualified repair person using genuine identical replacement parts.
23.Allpower tools should be connected to themains via aportable residual current device (PRCD).
Theproduct must not be modified or used for any other purpose than that for which it has been designed.
Regularly check that all screws and nuts are securely tightened.
Specic safety instructions for log splitters
• The log splitter is only intended to be used by one operator at atime. Thelog splitter must not be operated
by more than one person at atime.
• Locate thelog splitter on dry, level ground which is not slippery.
• Make sure that branches are cut off flush with thelog before splitting.
• Save theinstruction manual, make sure that it accompanies thelog splitter if it is borrowed.
• Split wood in thedirection of thegrain. Donot attempt to split wood across thegrain.
• Read thewarning labels on thelog splitter and make sure that they are legible.
• Make sure that theelectrical socket you intend to use has thecorrect voltage (230 V) before connecting
thelog splitter.
• Never attempt to adjust theforce setting yourself. Thelog splitter is pre-set at thefactory for amaximum
splitting force of 6 tonnes.
• Tampering with thepressure settings can lead to diminished performance and damage to themachine and
result in serious person injury.
• Do not attempt to split two logs at thesametime.
• Never attempt to right aleaning log with your hand whilst theram is in motion. Stopthemachine and move
thelog so that it is standing vertically.
• Never attempt to hold alog with your hand whilst theram is in motion.
• If alog jams or fails to be split because it exceeds thecapacity of theram, release both control levers and let the
ram return to its original position, otherwise there is arisk that themotor will become damaged by overheating.
• Switch off thelog splitter and disconnect it from themains supply whenever you take abreak and before
starting any maintenance procedures. Makesure that log splitter cannot be started by any children or unaut-
horised person.
• Make sure that all thesafety features on thelog splitter are correctly fitted and functioning properly.
• Wear safety glasses, ear defenders and safety shoes if necessary.
• Always stand in such away that you can perform all work tasks whilst maintaining good balance and grip
thecontrol levers in bothhands.
• Keep your hands and fingers well away from theand splitting wedge. Whenoperating machines, always use
your common sense and be careful.
• Make sure that there are no bystanders or pets close to themachine, sharp splinters can be ejected by
theblade with greatforce.
• Connect thelog splitter to awall socket via anRCD.
• Never use thelog splitter in therain or wet conditions.