Scheppach HL710 Originalbetriebsanweisung Seite 17

Before operating the two-hand control,
carefully read the operating instructions!
Additional instructions without symbols:
• Do not remove the casing
These operating instructions provide
places concerning your safety which are
marked with this indication: m
m General safety notes
WARNING: When you use electric ma-
chines, always 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 attached to the machine are al-
ways complete and perfectly legible.
• Protection and safety devices on the ma-
chine may not be removed or made use-
less.
• Check electrical connection leads. Do
not use any faulty connection leads.
• Before putting into operation check the
correct function of the two-hand control.
• 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 supervision.
• Wear working gloves when working.
• Caution when working: There is a dan-
ger to fingers and hands from the split-
ting tool.
• Use adequate supports when splitting
heavy or bulky logs.
• Before starting any conversion, setting,
cleaning, maintenance or repair work, al-
ways switch off the machine and discon-
nect the plug from the power supply.
• Connections, repairs, or servicing work
on the electrical equipment may only be
carried out by an electrician.
• All protection and safety devices must
be replaced after completing repair and
maintenance procedures.
• When leaving the work place, switch off
the machine and disconnect the plug
from the power supply.
Additional safety notes for log splitters
• The log splitter may only be operated by
one person.
• Wear protective gear like safety goggles
or other eye protection, gloves, safety
shoes etc. to protect yourself from pos-
sible injuries.
• Never split logs containing nails, wire, or
other foreign objects.
• Already split wood and wood chips can
be dangerous. 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
103 cm.
m Authorized use
The log splitter meets the valid EC ma-
chine guideline.
• The hydraulic log splitter can only be
used in a vertical position. Logs may only
be split along the direction of the fiber.
Log dimensions are:
Log lengths 55 cm / 80 cm / 103 cm
Ø min. 10 cm, max. 30 cm
• Never split logs in horizontal position or
against the direction of the fiber.
• Observe the safety, working, and main-
tenance instructions of the manufacturer,
as well as the dimensions given in the
chapter Technical data.
• The applicable accident prevention reg-
ulations as well as all generally recog-
nized 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 re-
pair it. Arbitrary modifications of the ma-
chine release the manufacturer from any
responsibility for resulting damage.
• The machine may only be used with orig-
inal accessories and original tools of the
manufacturer.
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