Scheppach HL1100GE Originalbetriebsanweisung Seite 17

injuries and danger. READ THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU START TO USE THE MA­
CHINE FOR THE FIRST TIME.
• The machine must never be operated by more than
one operator.
• Never attempt to split any trunks which are larger
than the recommended trunk capacity. The trunks
must be free of any nails or wire which may be flung
out or might damage the machine during operation.
The trunks must be cut flat at the ends and have had
all branches removed from them. The wood must al­
ways be split along the direction of the grain. Never
insert the piece of wood crosswise to the splitter
and then attempt to split it as this could damage
the splitter.
• The operator must operate the machine controls with
both hands and must not use any other kind of de­
vice as a substitute for the controls.
• The machine may be operated only by adults who
have read the operating instructions prior to starting
operation. No one is permitted to use the machine
without reading the manual first.
• Never attempt to split two trunks in a single opera­
tion as this may cause pieces of wood to be flung
out, which is dangerous.
• Never add more wood or replace a piece of wood
while the machine is in the middle of an operation
as this would be extremely dangerous.
• All persons and animals must be kept at least 5
meters from the machine while it is working.
• Never modify the protective equipment on the wood
splitter or carry out any work without such equip­
ment attached.
• Never attempt to force the wood splitter to split
excessively hard pieces of wood under cylinder pres­
sure for more than 5 seconds. Overheated oil under
pressure may cause damage to the machine. Stop
the machine, turn the trunk through 90° and then
try to split it again. If the wood still fails to split
this means that it is too hard for the capacity of the
machine and must be removed to avoid damaging
the wood splitter.
• Never leave the machine unattended while running.
Stop the machine and unplug the spark plug whe­
never you are not using it.
• Never use the machine near natural gas, petrol
channels or other inflammable materials.
• Please take note of the temperature conditions
whilst you work. Extremely low and extremely high
ambient temperatures may cause malfunctions.
• Before using the wood splitter for the first time,
users should be given practical training by an ex­
perienced operator and should initially work with it
under supervision.
• Before starting work check the following: Do all the
functions of the tool function correctly?
• Does all the safety equipment function correctly
(two­handed safety switch, Emergency Stop switch)?
Can the tool be switched off correctly? Is the tool
adjusted correctly (truck support, trunk holding pla­
tes, splitter height)?
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