AL-KO KHS 3704 Mode D'emploi page 38

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3. Connect the mains cable to the mains power
supply.
4. Loosen vent plug (07/1) by 3 – 4 turns.
Note: Tighten the vent plug again after use.
5. Testing the safety stop:
■
With one hand, press and hold the ON
button (08/1) of the electric motor.
■
When the motor has reached its
operating speed, press control lever
(08/2) completely down with your other
hand.
■
Release one of the two controls: ON
button or control lever. The log pusher
must stop immediately.
■
Release the other control. The log pusher
moves back to its starting position.
6 OPERATION (13)
WARNING!
Risk of injury if operated
by more than one person
Operation of the appliance
by two or more persons
can result in serious
injuries.
■
Operate the appliance
only alone.
■
Keep other persons
away and in particular
prevent them from
reaching into the log
that is currently being
split.
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WARNING!
Risk of injury from
shattering log
Stored hardwood, irregular
branches, irregular logs
and logs with a large
number of knots tend to
shatter during splitting.
Flying pieces of wood can
then cause serious
injuries.
■
Split only straight logs
with a perpendicular
and straight cutting
surface.
■
Wear the prescribed
protective clothing at all
times.
IMPORTANT!
Damage due to incorrect
use
The appliance can be
damaged or destroyed.
■
Always place the log
longitudinally and never
transversely into the log
splitter.
■
Never try to force a log to
split by maintaining the
hydraulic pressure.
When using the appliance, remain in the
operating area (13) only.
KHS 3704 | KHS 5204 | KHS 8552
Operation (13)