Ribimex PREHLS8T/VN1 Manuel D'instructions Et D'utilisation page 25

Wear protective boots to protect your feet against potential falling logs.
Wear protective gloves to protect hands against wood debris and splits.
- Wear hearing protection! Wear ear protective equipment against noise generated
by the machine.
No trespassing
Only the operator may stand within the operating range of the machine. Keep
non-involved persons, as well as domestic and farm animals, out of the hazard
area (min. distance 5m)
Keep visitors and children away
Other people should keep at a safe distance from the work area (at least 5m),
especially when the log splitter is under operation.
Never ask another person to help you with freeing jammed log.
No one under the age of 16 should be allowed to operate the log splitter.
Any individual under the age of 18 should have the necessary training, skills to
perform the functions properly and safely and should always be under the
supervision of an adult responsible for its safety.
Keep persons (esp. children) and animals away from product and working area.
The log splitter must always be operated by one person only.
Beware risk of fire!
No smoking in the working area!
Do not smoke or have open flames when operating or refilling the oil tank.
Never operate the log splitter near a flame or spark.
Oil is flammable and can explode.
Do NOT spill hydraulic oil on the floor.
Protect the environment
Take used oil to an authorized collection point or follow the legislation in the
country where the log splitter is used.
Do not discharge into drains, soil, water or in the environment.
Do not mix it with other waste.
Keep your work area tidy! Untidiness can lead to accidents.
Avoid dangerous conditions
Always operate your log splitter on dry, solid, level ground.
Never operate your log splitter on slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surfaces.
The location you choose should be free from any tall grass, brush, or other
interferences.
There should be plenty of room for handling, and help the operator stay alert.
To avoid tripping, do not leave tools, logs, or other components laying around the
work area.
Do not use it in areas where fumes from paint, solvents or flammable liquids pose a
potential hazard.
During operation, firmly hold log with log holder claws.
If you use a crane to lift and move the machine, put the lifting hook or gear around
the casing. Never lift the machine by its handle or the splitting wedge!
Inspect your log splitter
It is prohibited to remove or modify guards and safety mechanisms.
Check your log splitter before turning it on.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
Do not disassemble or modify the protective devices or the log splitter.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
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