Proper Use; Safety Information - Scheppach 5905421902 Originalbetriebsanleitung

4. Proper use

The machine complies with the applicable EC machin-
ery directive.
• The hydraulic log splitter can only be used for stand-
ing operation. Timbers may only be split standing
in the direction of the grain. The dimensions of the
timbers to be split:
- Wood length 75 - 107 cm
- ø min./max. 9 – 45 cm
• Never split wood lying down or against the grain.
• The manufacturer's safety, operating and mainte-
nance specifications as well as the dimensions giv-
en in the technical data must be observed.
• Relevant accident prevention regulations and oth-
er generally recognized safety and technical rules
must also be observed.
• The machine may only be used, maintained or re-
paired by persons who are familiar with it and have
been informed of the dangers. Any liability of the
manufacturer for damages resulting from arbitrary
changes to the machine is excluded.
• The machine may only be operated with original ac-
cessories and original tools from the manufacturer.
• Any use beyond this is improper use. The manufac-
turer is not responsible for the resulting damages;
the user solely bears the risk.
The machine may only be used in the intended manner.
Any use beyond this is improper. The user/operator, not
the manufacturer, is responsible for damages or inju-
ries of any type resulting from this.
An element of the intended use is also the observance
of the safety instructions, as well as the assembly in-
structions and operating information in the operating
manual.
Persons who operate and maintain the machine must
be familiar with it and must be informed about potential
dangers.
In addition, the applicable accident prevention regula-
tions must be strictly observed.
Other general occupational health and safety-related
rules and regulations must be observed.
The liability of the manufacturer and resulting damages
are excluded in the event of modifications of the ma-
chine.
The machine may only be operated with original parts
and original accessories from the manufacturer.
The safety, operating and maintenance specifications
of the manufacturer, as well as the dimensions speci-
fied in the technical data, must be observed.
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Please observe that our equipment was not designed
with the intention of use for commercial or industrial
purposes. We assume no guarantee if the equipment
is used in commercial or industrial applications, or for
equivalent work.
Note
Familiarise yourself with the two-hand lever operation
before commissioning the machine! Read the usage
instructions carefully.
Additional notes without symbols:
• Do not remove housing
We have marked points in these operating instructions
that impact your safety with this symbol: m

5. Safety information

General safety information
WARNING:
wenden, sollten Sie die nachstehenden grundleg-
enden Sicherheitsvorkehrungen befol gen, um so
das Risiko von Feuer, elektrischem Schlag und
Personenverletzungen zu reduzieren.
Please read all instructions before working with
this tool.
• Observe all safety information and danger notices
on the machine.
• Ensure that all of the safety information and danger
notices on the machine are complete and in legible
condition.
• The safety equipment on the machine must not be
disassembled or made unusable.
• Check mains connection cables. Do not use faulty
connection cables.
• Check for correct function of the two-hand control
before commissioning.
• The operating personnel must be at least 18 years of
age. Trainees must be at least 16 years of age and
may only work on the machine under supervision.
• Wear work gloves when working.
• Danger of injury for fingers and hands due to the
splitting tool.
• Use suitable aids to support the splitting of heavy
or bulky parts.
• Modification, adjustment and cleaning work, as well
as maintenance and rectification of faults may only
be carried out when the engine is switched off. Pull
out the mains plug!
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