2.8
Electrical Safety
When equipment like this is being started a
short-time voltage drop may occur, particularly
if the mains quality is poor. Such drops can af-
fect other consumers (e. g. flickering of a
lamp). At a mains impedance of Zmax < 0.448
Ω, such trouble is not
to be expected. (For further information,
please contact your local energy supply com-
pany.)
2.9
Electrical Connection
The three-phase 400 V/50 Hz motor of this log
splitter should be connected to a standard 400
V + 10 %/50 Hz + 1 Hz power supply source
provided with a residual-current circuit breaker.
The main connection and any extension cables
must have five wires = 3P + N + PE (3/N/PE).
Also, the main connection must be fused (16 A
max.) Electric cables must be of H 07 RN type
and in conformity with EN 60245.
Any unprofessional use of exten-
sion cables can cause overheat-
ing of this log splitter. Ensure that
the extension cable is not longer
than 10 m and its wire cross section
is not less than 2.5 mm². Never use
uninsulated or bare cables, respec-
tively. The extension cable must be
suitable for outdoor use.
2.10
Assembly and Preparation
Unpacking (Fig. 1.2).
Unpacking this log splitter requires at least two persons. To place the log splitter on the floor,
proceed step by step as described below. Ensure that block (B) supports the log splitter box (A) at
a point above its middle. The other end of block (B) should rest
C A U T I O N
I M P O R T A N T
Make sure that the electric circuit is
fused, and that the power, voltage
and frequency of the motor is sup-
ported by your mains supply. Also,
make sure, that your power supply is
earthed. Connect your log splitter to
earth. Never open the ON/OFF
switchbox. However, if it should be-
come necessary to do so, contact a
skilled electrician. Make sure that you
will never touch live contacts, specifi-
cally when you plug or unplug your
log splitter. This machine and its
power cord must never get into con-
tact with water. Never use its power
cord to move/shift your log splitter.
Always unplug the power cord before
handling your log splitter. Do not
yank the plug out of the wall socket
by the cable and protect the latter
against heat sources, oil and objects
which can damage it. Neither expose
your log splitter to rain nor to wet-
ness.
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