Safety Notes; Additional Safety Instructions - Scheppach HL1050 Traduction Des Instructions D'origine

• The hydraulic log splitter can only be used in a ver-
tical position. Logs may only be split along the di-
rection of the fiber. Log dimensions are:
Log lengths 1040 mm
Ø min. 100 mm, max. 300 mm
• Never split logs in horizontal position or against the
direction of the fiber.
• Observe the safety, working, and maintenance in-
structions of the manufacturer, as well as the di-
mensions given in the chapter Technical data.
• The applicable accident prevention regulations as
well as all generally recognized safety rules must
be adhered to.
• Only persons who have been trained in the use of
the machine and have been informed of the various
dangers may work with the machine and service or
repair it. Arbitrary modifications of the machine re-
lease the manufacturer from any responsibility for
resulting damage.
• The machine may only be used with original ac-
cessories and original tools of the manufacturer.
• Any other use exceeds authorization. The manu-
facturer is not responsible for any damages result-
ing from unauthorized use; risk is the sole respon-
sibility of the operator.
The machine may be operated only with original parts
and original accessories of the manufacturer.
The safety, work and maintenance instructions of
the manufacturer as well as the dimensions indicat-
ed in the Technical Data section must be adhered to.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industri-
al applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.

5. Safety notes

WARNING: When you use electric machines, al-
ways observe the following safety instructions
in order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
and injuries.
Please read all the instructions before you work
with this machine.
• Observe all safety notes and warnings attached to
the machine.
• See to it that safety instructions and warnings at-
tached to the machine are always complete and
perfectly legible.
• Protection and safety devices on the machine may
not be removed or made useless.
• Protection and safety devices on the machine may
not be removed or made useless.
• Check electrical connection leads. Do not use any
faulty connection leads.
• Before putting into operation check the correct
function of the two-hand control.
• Operating personnel must be at least 18 years of
age. Trainees must be at least 16 years of age, but
may only operate the machine under adult super-
vision.
• Wear working gloves when working.
• Caution when working: There is a danger to fingers
and hands from the splitting tool.
• Use adequate supports when splitting heavy or
bulky logs.
• Before starting any conversion, setting, cleaning,
maintenance or repair work, always switch off the
machine and disconnect the plug from the power
supply.
• Connections, repairs, or servicing work on the
electrical equipment may only be carried out by an
electrician.
• All protection and safety devices must be replaced
after completing repair and maintenance proce-
dures.
• When leaving the work place, switch off the ma-
chine and disconnect the plug from the power sup-
ply.
• Do not reach into the splitting area.
• No other persons are permitted to stand in the
working area.
• Do not operate the log splitter in its transport po-
sition.
• Blocking the two-hand control and/or bypassing
the control elements of the two-hand control is not
permitted, as this may result in particular injuries
when operating the machine.
• The manufacturer shall not be liable for damage re-
sulting from unauthorised changes to the machine.
• People who are not familiar with the operating man-
ual, children under the age of 16 and people under
the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication are
not permitted to operate the device.
• Do not leave the machine running unattended.

6. Additional safety instructions

• The log splitter may only be operated by one per-
son.
• Wear protective gear like safety goggles or other
eye protection, gloves, safety shoes etc. to protect
yourself from possible injuries.
• Never split logs containing nails, wire, or other for-
eign objects.
• Already split wood and wood chips can be danger-
ous. You can stumble, slip or fall down. Keep the
working area tidy.
• While the machine is switched on, never put your
hands on moving parts of the machine.
• Only split logs with a maximum length of 1040 mm.
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