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• 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.
• Children may not work with this product.
• Wear work and safety gloves, safety goggles,
close-fitting work clothes, and hearing protection
(PPE) while working.
• Caution when working: Danger of injury for fingers
and hands due to the splitting tool.
• 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!
• Installation, repairs and maintenance work on the
electrical equipment may only be carried out by
electricians.
• All protective and safety equipment must be reas-
sembled immediately after repair, maintenance is
completed.
• Switch off the engine when leaving the work station.
Pull out the mains plug!
Removing or working without guards is prohib-
ited.
• When splitting, the properties of the wood (e.g.
growths, trunk slices of irregular shape, etc.) can re-
sult in hazards such as ejecting parts, jamming the
log splitter, and crushing.
• Apart from the operator, it is forbidden to stand
within the working radius of the machine. No other
persons or animals may be within 5 metres of the
machine.
• The discharging of waste oil into the environment is
prohibited. The oil must be disposed of in accord-
ance with the legal requirements of the country in
which the operation takes place.
m Cutting or crushing hazard to hands:
• Never touch dangerous areas while the wedge is
moving.
m Warning!
Never remove a trunk that is caught in the wedge by
hand.
m Warning!
Always pull out the mains plug before carrying out
maintenance work.
Store these instructions safely!
General power tool safety warnings
m WARNING! Read all safety warnings, instruc-
tions, illustrations and specifications provided
with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or se-
rious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future ref-
erence.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operat-
ed (cordless) power tool.
Work area safety
• Keep your work area clean and well-lit.
Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmos-
pheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust.
Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while oper-
ating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical safety
m Attention!
The following basic safety measures must be observed
when using electric tools for protection against electric
shock, and the risk of injury and fire. Read all these
notices before using the power tool and store the safety
instructions well for later reference.
• Avoid physical contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and re-
frigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Keep the device away from rain and moisture. Water
entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
• Do not use the cable for another purpose, for ex-
ample, carrying or hanging the device or pulling the
plug out of the socket. Keep the cable away from
heat, oil, sharp edges or moving device parts.
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