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English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter
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Safe operating practices
Using the unit correctly
This wood splitter is designed to be
used
– for splitting firewood for private use
– in accordance with the descriptions
and safety instructions indicated in
this operating manual.
Any other use is not as intended.
The user is liable for all injuries to
third parties and damage to their
property.
Arbitrary changes to the unit will
exclude the manufacturer from any
liability for resulting injury and/or
damage.
General safety instructions
Before switching on the unit for the
first time, please carefully read and
then comply with this operating
manual. Inform other users how to
operate the unit correctly. Do not
operate the unit unless it is in the
technical condition as stipulated
and supplied by the manufacturer.
Keep this operating manual in a safe
place and always ready to hand. If the
owner of the unit changes, always
include the operating manual.
Before working with the unit
Persons who are under the influence
of intoxicants, such as alcohol, drugs
or medication must not use the unit.
Persons under 18 years of age must
not operate the unit. Local regulations
may specify the minimum age of the
user.
The unit may be operated by one
person only. Before starting work,
familiarise yourself with all equipment
and controls as well as their functions.
Before using the unit, always check
that all controls, safety devices and
guards are in perfect working order
and that all threaded connections are
tight. Before using the unit, have all
damaged, worn or incorrectly
functioning parts replaced.
Store the fuel in designated containers
only and never near heat sources
(e.g. ovens or hot water tanks).
Replace a damaged exhaust, fuel tank
or fuel cap.
Spare parts must satisfy the require-
ments specified by the manufacturer.
Therefore use only original spare parts
or those spare parts authorised by the
manufacturer.
Have repairs carried out by a repair
shop only.
While operating the unit
When operating or working on the
unit, wear appropriate work clothes
such as: long trousers, hard-toed
boots, ear protection, protective
gloves, tight-fitting clothing, goggles.
Do not operate the unit unless it is in
the technical condition as stipulated
and supplied by the manufacturer.
Operate the unit on a level, firm
surface only and secure it against
unintentional movements. Never fuel
the unit while the engine is running
or hot. Fuel the unit outdoors only.
Avoid naked flames and sparks and
do not smoke. Operate the unit in
daylight or adequate artificial lighting
only. Always ensure that all persons,
particularly children, and animals are
outside the working area (minimum
distance 15 metres). When inserting
a piece of wood, always hold it at the
sides, never at the ends; never steady
the wood by supporting it with your
foot or leg. Otherwise, this may result
in the crushing or amputation of
fingers, toes, hands or feet. Operate all
controls with your hands only. Never
attempt to split more than one piece of
wood at a time unless the splitting
head has pulled itself all the way back
and a second piece of wood is required
to complete the splitting of the first.
If an assistant is passing pieces of
wood, he must be at least 5 metres
from the unit before the unit is
switched on. Pieces of wood should
have straight cutting surfaces; if not,
the least straight end and longest
section of the wood should be laid
towards the splitting column and
splitting wedge, and the straight end
towards the stop plate. If the unit is
operated in a vertical position, the
piece of wood should be stabilised
before the operating lever is actuated.
To split wood vertically, proceed as
follows:
– Place the piece of wood on the
stop plate and turn the piece of
wood until it is situated securely
on the splitting column.
– When splitting very thick or
uneven pieces of wood, stabilise
the wood with wooden wedges
or split wood placed between the
piece of wood and the stop plate.
When splitting wood, always keep
fingers away from cracks in the wood;
cracks can close quickly and trap or
crush fingers.
Always keep the work area clean.
To prevent tripping hazards,
immediately remove split wood
from the area of the unit.
Never move the unit while the engine
is running. Exercise extreme caution
when pulling/pushing the unit.
Never sit or lie down on the unit.
Never transport people or cargo on the
unit.
During operation hydraulic wood
splitters build up high fluid pressures.
Leaking hydraulic fluid may damage
skin and result in septicaemia or even
death. Always observe the following
instructions:
– Never attempt to locate leaks with
your hand.
– Do not use the unit if hoses,
hose connections or pipelines
are frayed, kinked, cracked or
damaged.
– Stop the engine and relieve
the hydraulic pressure before
changing or adjusting hose
connections, hoses, pipelines
or other system components.
– Never change the pressure
settings of the pump or valve.