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General safety instructions
1. Keeptheworking area tidy. Cluttered surfaces and benches invite accidents.
2. Donot use themachine in dangerous environments. Themachine should not be used on moist or wet
surfaces or in rain. Makesure that thework area is well lit. Whenworking in dusty atmospheres, make
sure that theair is adequately circulated. Donot operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in
thepresence of flammable liquids, gases ordust.
3. Avoidelectric shocks. Avoidbody contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators,
ranges and refrigerators when using powertools.
4. Keepchildren and bystanders away. Keepchildren and visitors at asafe distance from electrical
machinery/tools and electric cables in theworkplace.
5. Storepower tools out of thereach of children. Whennot in use, power tools should be stored locked
away in asafe place, away from children.
6. Donot force themachine. Thecorrect feed rate makes thework better andsafer.
7. Usethecorrect tool for thejob. Donot force atool to perform atask that it was not designed for.
8. Wearsuitable attire. Donot wear any loose-fitting clothing, gloves, necklaces, bracelets or other jewellery
that can get caught in moving parts. Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wearahairnet or similar if you have
longhair.
9. Alwayswear safety glasses. Normalglasses are not tough enough to withstand impacts. Useadust mask
or dust filter when working in dusty environments.
10.Connect dust extraction equipment. Ifthemachine is equipped with dust extraction equipment, ensure
that it is connected and used properly. Makesure to empty thedust bag regularly.
11.Donot abuse themains lead. Donot carry themachine by its mains lead. Donot yank themains lead to
turn thepower off, pull theplug out instead. Makesure that themains lead does not come into contact with
heat, oil, or sharpedges.
12.Securetheworkpiece firmly. Wherepossible, use clamps or avice. Youcan then operate thetool using
two hands. Thisis much safer than holding theworkpiece in onehand.
13.Donot overreach. Makesure that you stand steady and balanced alltimes.
14.Lookafter your tools. Keepblades sharp and clean for thebest and safest performance. Followtheinstruction
manual’s recommendations regarding lubrication and replacement of accessories. Inspect themains lead regularly.
Ifit is damaged it should be replaced by aqualified service technician. Inspect all leads and cables regularly to check
for any damage. Makesure that themachine’s handles and controls are clean, dry and free from oil and grease.
15.Turnthepower off. Pullout theplug and push in theemergency stop button before servicing or changing
any blades, drill bits, cutters or sanding discs.
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
undamaged 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.
Disconnect theplug from thepower supply before making any adjustments, servicing or
repairing thelog splitter.