Introduction; Description Of The Machine; Symbols Used - Bell TURBO 8 E Livret D'emploi Et D'entretien

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INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your choice of a BELL® log splitter!
Please read this manual carefully. Following all the instructions provided will ensure that you get excellent results and the best performance from
your log splitter.
BELL® log splitters have been designed and manufactured in compliance with the most recent European safety regulations with particular reference
to the EN 609-1 and CEI EN 60204-1 standards.
The two-hands control systems, in fact, have been designed and engineered so that the operator is forced to work in the safety area, employing both
the hands, without any possibility of inserting hands or arms in dangerous areas.
This log splitter machine is produced in conformity with the specifi cations contained in the RoHs directive 2002/95/CE
Before transporting, installing or operating the machine, read all parts of this manual, paying particular attention to the specifi c safety
regulations.
Operators who are unable to understand any of the languages in which this manual is written are responsible for asking the retailer to provide a manual
in their own language. The operator must also train any other person authorised to use the machine.
Failure to comply in any way with these instructions, improper use of the machine, extraordinary maintenance operations not carried out
by skilled, authorised personnel, removal of data plates or markings of any type, removal or tampering with the guards and safety mecha-
nisms of the machine or any other action not expressly authorised that may impair the active and passive safety systems of the machine
shall relieve the manufacturer of all and any liability and may result in serious injury and damage.
If the machine is tampered with in any way by unauthorised personnel, the guarantee is automatically null and void. This manual is an integral part of
the machine and must accompany it even in the case of transfer of ownership.
WARNING:
The ignition system of your machine produces an electromagnetic fi eld of very low intensity. This fi eld could interfere with
certain pacemakers. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury, persons with pacemakers should consult their doctor or the manufacturer
of the pacemaker before using this machine

1 - DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE

TURBO 8 is a portable horizontal log splitter equipped with electric motor or premium graded fuel engine
The various parts of the machine are shown in fi g.1, page 2.
1 - Wedge
2 - Log retention brackets
3 - Log pusher
4 - Two hands control levers
5 - Wheels for minor movements

1.1 - Symbols used

Standard graphic symbols are used on all machines in order to ensure complete safety of all parts of the log splitter. As these symbols are very im-
portant, read the information below attentively.
It's necessary to read carefully the entire use and mainte-
nance manual of the machine, before using it
it is obligatory to wear safety footwear at all times to
provide protection against the risk of logs accidentally
falling on feet.
it is obligatory at all times to wear gloves which protect the
hands against chips and splinters which may be produced
during work.
it is obligatory at all times to wear goggles which protects
the eyes against chips and splinters which may be produ-
ced during work.
The log splitter must be used by one person alone.
it is forbidden to stand in the range of action of the machine.
apart from the operator, no other person or animal may
be present within a radius of 5 metres from the machine.
Dumping of used oil in the environment is forbidden. The
oil must be disposed of according to current legislation in
the country where this operation is carried out.
Danger of cutting or crushing of the hand: never touch
hazardous areas while the wedge is moving.
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6 - Motor
7 - Foot
8 - Moving lever
9 - Oil tank
10 - PERMITTED AND MANDATORY WORK AREA
Warning: always pay attention to the movement of the log
pusher.
Warning: never remove a log trapped in the wedge with your
hands.
Warning: Before carrying out any maintenance operation
described in this manual, disconnect the plug of the machine.
Hitch point
Warning: voltage as indicated on the rating plate
Machines fi tted with electrical parts must not be disposed of as
general waste and must be separated for disposal as separate-
ly collected fractions, deposited at authorised collection points.
Two hands control system: activating both the levers for-
wards the log is pushed against the wedge and it will be split
Once the log is split, release both the levers in order to
let the log pusher come back to the start position (fully
open position), ready to a new working cycle
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