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Caution! Risk of injury and/or damage and/or deterioration of product in case of
non-compliance to safety requirements.
Understand your log splitter
Read the instructions manual.
Read and understand the manual and labels affixed to the log splitter.
Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards
peculiar to it.
Make sure all users read the instructions.
Operators need to receive necessary training and instruction before operating the
product.
Never permit a person without training or proper instruction to operate this machine.
Keep this manual handy for future reference
Do not expose to or use in weather conditions (ex.: storm, rain, snow ...), moisture.
Do not use in damp or wet areas.
The machine must NOT be sprayed with water (danger due to the presence of
electric current).
Do not operate the unit outdoors when it is raining.
Avoid dangerous conditions
Always operate your log splitter on dry, solid, level ground.
Never operate your log splitter on slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surfaces.
The location you choose should be free from any tall grass, brush, or other
interferences.
There should be plenty of room for handling, and help the operator stay alert.
To avoid tripping, do not leave tools, logs, or other components laying around the
work area.
Do not use it in areas where fumes from paint, solvents or flammable liquids pose a
potential hazard.
- For 5T Log Splitter Ref. PREHLS52/042081:
Put the log splitter on a 60 - 75cm high, stable, flat, and level work bench where
there is plenty of room for handling, and help the operator stay alert.
Bolt the log splitter to the work surface if it tends to slip, walk, or slide.
- For 8T Log Splitter Ref. and PREHLS7T/V / 042091:
During operation, firmly hold log with log holder claws.
Inspect your log splitter
Check your log splitter before turning it on.
Keep guards in place and in working order.
Do not disassemble or modify the protective devices or the log splitter.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
tool before turning it on.
Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using it.
Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws, hydraulic fittings, hose clamps, etc. are securely
tightened.
Always check the oil level in the hydraulic oil tank.
Never operate your log splitter when it is in need of repair or is in poor mechanical
condition.
Before starting work, hydraulic pipes and hoses shall be inspected and stopping
devices shall be tested;
Inspect your log
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in logs to be split.
Never attempt to split logs containing nails, wire or debris.
The ends of the logs must be cut square. Always make sure that both ends of the log
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