Additional Safety Rules - Ryobi RYAC490 Manuel D'utilisation

LOG SPLITTER SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
 ALWAYS operate the log splitter with all safety equipment
in place and all controls operating properly.
 ALWAYS operate the log splitter at manufacturer's rec-
ommended speed.
 WHEN LOADING a ram-type log splitter, place your hands
on the sides of the log not at the ends. NEVER place your
hands or any part of your body between a log and any
part of the log splitter.
 ON RAM-TYPE log splitters, NEVER attempt to split
more than one (1) log at a time.
 ONLY operate log splitter in daylight or good artificial
light.
 ON RAM-TYPE log splitters on which the logs are not
flat on one end, the longest portion of the log should be
rotated down and placed against the wedge and the most
flat end placed against the ram.
 CLEAR DEBRIS from moving parts but only when the
power source is shut off.
 KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY. All by-
standers should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe
distance of at least 10 feet from work area. Do not let
bystanders contact tool or extension cord while operating.
 NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN
THE POWER OFF. Don't leave tool until it comes to a
complete stop.
 Before inspecting, cleaning, or servicing the unit,
stop the motor, wait for all moving parts to stop, and
disconnect from power supply.
 USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your
extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy
enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result-
ing in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size
(A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension
cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
 DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, neckties,
scarves, or jewelry that can get caught and draw you into

ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

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 USE ONLY YOUR HAND TO OPERATE THE LOG SPLIT-
TER CONTROLS.
 ALWAYS UNPLUG FROM THE POWER SOURCE while
repairing or adjusting the splitter except as recommended
by the manufacturer.
 CIRCUIT CAPACITY AND FUSES:
a) Use only an electrical circuit having adequate capacity
as recommended by the log splitter manufacturer.
b) "Blowing" a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker is usually
a warning that you are overloading the machine or
have too many devices taking power from the circuit,
or both. Do not install a higher capacity fuse!
 LEARN AND UNDERSTAND all controls and the proper
use of the equipment.
 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently
and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this
tool, loan them these instructions also.
moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are
recommended when working outdoors. Also wear pro-
tective hair covering to contain long hair above shoulder
length.
 NEVER use an indoor type of extension power cord, these
cords are designed for use with lamps and small appli-
ances and are inadequate for high amperage machines
used outdoors.
 INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If damaged,
have repaired by a qualified service technician at an
authorized service facility. The conductor with insulation
having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow
stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. If repair
or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary,
do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a
live terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and
keep it well away from the rotating blade.
 INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and
replace if damaged.