Keep your hands away from splits and cracks which open in the log. They may close
suddenly and crush or amputate your hands.
Do not remove jammed logs with your hands.
Never leave tool running unattended
Do not leave the machine unattended when it is running.
Do not leave tool until machine has come to a complete stop and is unplugged.
Disconnect power
Attention! Disconnect product from power supply: before maintenance, cleaning,
making adjustments or changing parts or any intervention on product; before
opening motor cover; before moving product; or when not in use.
Consult manual before servicing.
Disconnect product from its main power source, if product, power cable, or
extension cord is damaged or cut during operation.
Unplug product by pulling the plug. Do not pull the cable.
Attention. Respect and follow operation and maintenance instructions.
Unscrew the bleed valve (see 4.4)
Protect the environment
Take used oil to an authorized collection point or follow the legislation in the
country where the log splitter is used.
Do not discharge into drains, soil or water.
Do not discharge leftovers and/or remainders into drains.
Do not dispose of this product with household rubbish.
Dispose of this product in the nearest recycle centre. Please contact your local
authority or local recycle centre for further information for its safe disposal.
3.2- General safety information
1. Keep work area clean
Cluttered areas invite accidents and injuries.
2. Consider work area environment
Do not expose product to rain or to humidity.
Do not use product in damp or wet locations, during weather conditions.
Keep work area well lit (natural light or sufficient artificial lighting) and ventilated.
Do not use product indoors.
3. Guard against electric shock
Check that the electric circuit is adequately protected and that it corresponds with the power, voltage
and frequency of the motor.
Check that there is a ground connection, and a regulation differential switch upstream.
Ground the log splitter.
Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator...).
Never open the pushbutton box on the motor / the switch / plug box. Should this be necessary, contact
a qualified electrician.
Mark sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs when plugging or unplugging the log
splitter.
Disconnect power cable if product or cable is damaged during operation. Unplug product by pulling
the plug. Do not pull the cable.
4. Keep children away
Do not let bystanders touch the tool or its power cable or extension cord.
All bystanders (esp. children) should be kept away from tool and work area.
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