MASTERSPLIT WP30
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
• The splitting machine is intended for normal agri-
culture use, and it may be operated only by who
has some previous experience with agricultural -
and forest machinery.
• Familiarize yourself with the machine’s user
instructions, controls, safety devices, and general
operating of the machine before starting.
• Please follow all the warning and instruction la-
bels on the machine.
• The machine may be operated only when all the
machine’s safety devices and protections are pro-
perly installed and in working condition.
• For mounting or dismounting the machine, al-
ways turn o the tractor and apply the parking
brake before entering the area between machine
and tractor (Mastersplit TR).
• It is not permitted to use the tractor hitch when
mounting the upper link. For mounting the upper
link, the length of the upper link must be adjusted
(Mastersplit TR).
• Always wear safety equipment when operating
the machine, such as hearing and eye protections,
gloves, safety boots and a safety helmet. Wear
suitable clothing while working and ensure that
these do not have long hems (danger of getting
caught ).
• Use extreme caution when fastening and unfaste-
ning the machine from a tractor/trailer (Mastersp-
lit TR).
• The machine must solely be mounted to an ap-
propriate power source which has been designed
accordingly.
• Before using the machine, ensure that there are no
foreign objects or visible outow.
• When operating the machine ensure that there
are no children or unauthorized people close by.
NOTE! Mastersplit has been designed for the
operation by one person only.
• The machine must not stand too low as compared
to the tractor. Otherwise, the universal shaft gets
loose during operation (Mastersplit TR).
• Before switching the engine on, ensure that the
operating lever is on the 0-position.
• Do not leave a running machine unattended.
• Ensure that the machine cannot move from its
position during the operation. During operati-
on, the machine must be mounted to a tractor.
The Mastersplit mobile transportation base must
be prevented from moving during operation by
using wheel chocks or taking other measures.
• The machine must not used by a person who has
not studied the user’s instructions.
• For operation, maintenance and storage, always
place the machine onto solid and level ground. In
winter, pay attention to icy ground.
• The machine capacity must not be exceeded
under any circumstances:
Mastersplit WP30: Max. stem diameter, 30 cm,
Max. length of split wood 60 cm
Mastersplit WP36: Max. stem diameter, 36 cm,
Max. length of split wood 60 cm.
• When removing wood remnants, dirt or the like
from the machine, make sure the machine is at a
standstill.
• Always keep a safe distance. Always keep away
from chainsaw, splitting blade, conveyor belt and
universal shaft.
• The operation of the splitting machine is prohi-
bited without the guards and safety covers being
installed correctly.
• The tractor’s PTO must not be engaged and the
engine must not be operated until all prepara-
tions have been nished and the guards have
been installed (Mastersplit TR) / the engine/motor
must not be operated until all preparations have
been nished and the guards have been installed
(Mastersplit SM and PM).
• When splitting construction waste, make sure it
does not contain metal objects, nails, electrical
conductors, concrete etc.
• Stop the machine immediately when detecting
any potential risk.
• Prevent the tractor from moving during operation
(Mastersplit TR).
• Never operate a damaged machine.
• Before switching on the electric power supply,
check the plug, the socket and the visible cables
for damage (Mastersplit SM).
• Turn o the tractor’s PTO as soon as work has been
nished (Mastersplit TR).
• When nishing working turn o the engine. (Mas-
tersplit PM and SM)
CAUTION!
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