ly imperative that you observe the laws of
your country that apply for the use of the
machine.
Store the operating instructions, in a
plastic sleeve protected against dirt and
moisture, by the machine. They must be
read by every operator before beginning
work and observed carefully.
General:
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Read the entire operating instruction
manual before you work with this
device.
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Only persons who are familiar with the
operating instructions may carry out
tasks with the device.
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Observe all safety and danger notices
at the machine.
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Always use the device as intended,
being conscious of safety and danger
and observing the operating instruc-
tions.
•
Keep all safety and danger notices at
the machine completely in a legible
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condition.
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The operator must be at least 18
years old. Trainees must be at least
16 years old but may operate the ma-
chine only under supervision.
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Do not work with the device under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medica-
tions.
Setup:
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Never remove any safety equipment
or render it unusable.
•
Check the function of the device befo-
re you begin using it.
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Make sure the workplace has suffici-
ent lighting.
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Always keep the workplace clean.
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The block splitter is intended only for
private use in the home and garden.
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The block splitter is intended exclusi-
vely for cutting concrete blocks, tiling
General Safety Notes m
Intended Use m
The only people who may work at the ma-
chine are those who have been trained in
the use of the machine and instructed re-
garding the dangers connected with it. The
required minimum age must be observed.
In these operating instructions, we
have denoted places that affect your
safety with this symbol: m
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Caution during work: risk of injury
from moving parts
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When working with the device, never
exceed the capacity of the device.
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Put the device into operation only
when it is fully assembled.
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Never put your hands or feet under
the splitting blade or the material to
be cut.
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Keep the work area clean.
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Always place the stone material in the
middle of the device and not at the
end of the cutting blade.
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Other people should maintain a safety
distance of at least 5 meters from the
device due to pieces flying about.
•
Remove the extension bar when you
are not using the block splitter.
•
Never leave the operable block splitter
unattended.
Safety clothing:
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Wear work gloves while working.
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Wear safety glasses while working.
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Wear safety shoes.
Repairs and maintenance:
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When maintenance work is finished,
reattach all protective and safety
equipment.
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Repairs may be carried out only by
authorized, specialized companies.
and kerbstones.
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The applicable accident prevention
ordinances and the other generally
recognized safety-technical rules must
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