Product Overview (01, 02); Safety Instructions; Operator; Personal Protective Equipment - AL-KO LSH 370/4 Mode D'emploi

GB
2.8

Product overview (01, 02)

The log splitters consist of the following compo-
nents:
No. Component
1 Control lever for hydraulics
2 ON/OFF switch for electric motor
3 Mains cable
4 Vent plug
5 Oil drain plug with oil dipstick
6 Pull rod
7 Motor
8 Transport wheels
9 Log pusher or thrust plate
10 Work table or splitting rest
11 Splitting wedge
12 Protective cover
13 Wooden rests
14 Transport handle
15 Removal opening for split logs
16 Support foot with holes for anchoring
to the ground
17 Log guide

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER! Danger of fatal injury and dan-
ger of extremely severe injury! Lack of knowl-
edge of the safety instructions and operating in-
structions can lead to extremely serious and even
fatal injury.
■
Observe all safety instructions and instruc-
tions for use in these operating instructions
as well the operating instructions which are
referred to before you start using the appli-
ance.
■
Keep all supplied documents in a safe place
for future reference.
3.1

Operator

■
Young people under 16 years of age and
people who do not know the operating in-
structions are not allowed to use the tool. Ob-
serve any country-specific safety regulations
regarding the minimum age of the user.
28
■
Inexperienced operating personnel must be
instructed and trained in the operation of the
appliance.
■
Do not operate the appliance if you are under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
3.2

Personal protective equipment

■
Wear clothing and protective equipment in
accordance with the regulations in order to
avoid injury to the head and limbs as well as
to avoid hearing impairment.
■
The clothing must be appropriate (tightly fit-
ting) and must not restrict movements. If you
have long hair, it is essential to wear a hair
net. Never wear loose items of clothing or ac-
cessories that be pulled into the appliance,
e.g. scarves, loose-fitting shirts, long neck
chains.
■
The personal protective equipment compris-
es:
■
Hearing protection and protective eye-
wear
■
Long trousers and sturdy shoes
■
Protective gloves
3.3

Safety in the workplace

■
Work only in daylight or under very bright arti-
ficial light.
■
Ensure that the appliance is stable:
■
Operate the appliance only on firm and
level ground.
■
Anchor the appliance to the ground.
■
Never expose the appliance to rain or snow.
Water entering the appliance can result in an
electric shock.
3.4

Safety of persons, animals and property

■
Note that the user is responsible for acci-
dents and damage that may befall other per-
sons or their property.
■
Use the appliance only for the purposes for
which it is intended. Any non-intended use
can lead to injury and property damage.
■
Switch on the appliance only when there are
no other persons or animals in the working
area.
■
Maintain a safe distance to persons or ani-
mals, or switch off the appliance if persons or
animals approach.
Safety instructions
LSH 370/4 | LSH 520/5