General Safety Instructions - HERKULES SH7300E Original Bedienungsanleitung

The liability of the manufacturer and resulting damages
are excluded in the event of modifications of the ma-
chine.
• The hydraulic log splitter can only be used for stand-
ing operation. Timbers may only be split standing
in the direction of the grain. The dimensions of the
timbers to be split:
Wood length Ø min. 25 cm, max. 55 cm
Ø min. 10 cm, max. 30 cm
• Never split wood lying down or against the grain.
• The manufacturer's safety, operating and mainte-
nance specifications as well as the dimensions giv-
en in the technical data must be observed.
• Relevant accident prevention regulations and oth-
er generally recognized safety and technical rules
must also be observed.
• The machine may only be used, maintained or re-
paired by persons who are familiar with it and have
been informed of the dangers. Any liability of the
manufacturer for damages resulting from arbitrary
changes to the machine is excluded.
• The machine may only be operated with original ac-
cessories and original tools from the manufacturer.
• Any use beyond this is improper use. The manufac-
turer is not responsible for the resulting damages;
the user solely bears the risk.
Please note that our equipment was not designed with
the intention of use for commercial or industrial purpos-
es. We assume no guarantee if the device is used in
commercial or industrial applications, or for equivalent
work.

5. General safety instructions

We have marked points in these operating instruc-
tions that impact your safety with this symbol: m
General safety instructions
• Before using the machine, the usage and mainte-
nance manual must be read in full.
• Safety shoes must always be worn to ensure protec-
tion against the risk of trunks falling on feet.
• Work gloves must always be worn to protect the
hands against chips and fragments that may occur
during work.
• Safety goggles or visors must always be worn to pro-
tect the eyes against chips and fragments that may
occur during work.
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• It is prohibited to remove or modify protective or
safety equipment.
• Apart from the operator, it is forbidden to stand with-
in the working radius of the machine. No other per-
son or animal may be present within a 5 metre radius
of the machine.
• The discharging of waste oil into the environment is
prohibited. The oil must be disposed of in accord-
ance with the legal requirements of the country in
which the operation takes place.
m Cutting or crushing hazard to hands:
• Never touch dangerous areas while the wedge is
moving.
m Warning!
Never remove a trunk that is caught in the wedge by
hand.
m Warning!
Always pull out the mains plug before carrying out
maintenance work.
m Warning!
Voltage as specified on the type plate.
Store these instructions safely!
Workplace safety
• Keep your work area clean and tidy. Disorganised
and unlit work areas can result in accidents.
• Do not work with the device in an explosive environ-
ment where flammable liquids, gases or dusts may
be located. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and other people away while using
the electric tool. Distractions may cause you to lose
control of the device.
Electrical safety
Attention!
The following basic safety measures must be observed
when using electric tools for protection against electric
shock, and the risk of injury and fire. Read all these
notices before using the power tool and store the safety
instructions well for later reference.
• The device connecting plug must match the sock-
et. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use
any adapter plugs with earthed devices. Unmodified
plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric
shock.