Safety Notes; Additional Safety Instructions - Scheppach HL2200G Original Bedienungsanleitung

The manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to the equipment nor for any damage resulting
from such changes.
• The hydraulic log splitter can only be used in a ver-
tical position. Logs may only be split along the di-
rection of the fiber. Log dimensions are:
Log lengths 110 cm
Ø min. 10 cm, max. 40 cm
• Never split logs in horizontal position or against the
direction of the fiber.
• Observe the safety, working, and maintenance in-
structions of the manufacturer, as well as the di-
mensions given in the chapter Technical data.
• The applicable accident prevention regulations as
well as all generally recognized safety rules must
be adhered to.
• Only persons who have been trained in the use of
the machine and have been informed of the various
dangers may work with the machine and service or
repair it. Arbitrary modifications of the machine re-
lease the manufacturer from any responsibility for
resulting damage.
• The machine may only be used with original acces-
sories and original tools of the manufacturer.
• Any other use exceeds authorization. The manu-
facturer is not responsible for any damages result-
ing from unauthorized use; risk is the sole responsi-
bility of the operator.
The machine may be operated only with original parts
and original accessories of the manufacturer.
The safety, work and maintenance instructions of
the manufacturer as well as the dimensions indicat-
ed in the Technical Data section must be adhered to.
Please note that our equipment has not been de-
signed for use in commercial, trade or industri-
al applications. Our warranty will be voided if the
equipment is used in commercial, trade or industrial
businesses or for equivalent purposes.

5. Safety notes

WARNING: When you use electric machines, al-
ways observe the following safety instructions in
order to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, and
injuries.
Please read all the instructions before you work
with this machine.
• Observe all safety notes and warnings attached to
the machine.
• See to it that safety instructions and warnings at-
tached to the machine are always complete and
perfectly legible.
• Protection and safety devices on the machine may
not be removed or made useless.
• Before putting into operation check the correct
function of the two-hand control.
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• Operating personnel must be at least 18 years of
age. Trainees must be at least 16 years of age, but
may only operate the machine under adult super-
vision.
• Wear working gloves when working.
• Caution when working: There is a danger to fingers
and hands from the splitting tool.
• Use adequate supports when splitting heavy or
bulky logs.
• All protection and safety devices must be replaced
after completing repair and maintenance proce-
dures.
• You must wear safety shoes at all times to protect
yourself against the risk of falling trunks.
• You must wear work gloves at all times to protect
your hands from chips and splinters generated
while you work.
• It is prohibited to remove or modify any protective
equipment or safety equipment.
• No one apart from the operator is permitted to
stand within the working radius of the machine. No
other person or animal is permitted to be within a
radius of 5 meters of the machine.
m Risk of hands being cut or crushed:
• Never touch any dangerous areas while the wedge
is moving.
m Warning!
Always pay attention to the movement of the splitter
blade.
m Warning!:
Never attempt to remove a trunk which has got stuck
on the wedge by hand.
m Warning!:
Disconnect the machine from the drive shaft before
undertaking any maintenance work described in this
manual.

6. Additional safety instructions

• The log splitter may only be operated by one per-
son.
• Wear protective gear like safety goggles or other
eye protection, gloves, safety shoes etc. to protect
yourself from possible injuries.
• Never split logs containing nails, wire, or other for-
eign objects.
• Already split wood and wood chips can be danger-
ous. You can stumble, slip or fall down. Keep the
working area tidy.
• While the machine is switched on, never put your
hands on moving parts of the machine.
• Only split logs with a maximum length of 110 cm.