About these operating instructions
12 After-Sales / Service ................................ 39
13 Help in case of malfunction...................... 39
14 Guarantee ................................................ 41
1 ABOUT THESE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
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The German version is the original operating
instructions. All additional language versions
are translations of the original operating in-
structions.
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Always safeguard these operating instruc-
tions so that they can be consulted if you
need any information about the appliance.
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Only pass on the appliance to other persons
together with these operating instructions.
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Comply with the safety and warning informa-
tion in these operating instructions.
1.1
Symbols on the title page
Symbol
Meaning
It is essential to read through these
operating instructions carefully be-
fore start-up. This is essential for
safe working and trouble-free han-
dling.
Operating instructions
To avoid electric shock, do not
damage or cut the power cable!
1.2
Legends and signal words
DANGER! Denotes an imminently danger-
ous situation which will result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
WARNING! Denotes a potentially danger-
ous situation which can result in fatal or serious
injury if not avoided.
CAUTION! Denotes a potentially dangerous
situation which can result in minor or moderate
injury if not avoided.
IMPORTANT! Denotes a situation which can
result in material damage if not avoided.
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NOTE Special instructions for ease of un-
derstanding and handling.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1
Designated use
The log splitter is intended exclusively for splitting
perpendicularly cut logs. The dimensions of the
logs must not exceed the dimensions given in the
technical data.
Only one person may remain in the working area
of the log splitter, and the log splitter may be op-
erated only by one person.
This appliance is intended solely for use in non-
commercial applications. Any other use (as well
as unauthorised conversions or add-ons) are re-
garded as contrary to the intended use and will
result in exclusion of the warranty as well as loss
of conformity (CE mark); the manufacturer will
thus decline any responsibility for damage and/or
injury suffered by the user or third parties.
2.2
Possible foreseeable misuse
The following applications are expressly forbid-
den:
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Splitting of logs in which metal parts such as
nails, wire, staples, etc. are embedded.
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Operation by more than one person
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Operation in a potentially explosive atmo-
sphere
Use for any other purpose that the designated
use is forbidden.
2.3
Residual risks
Even during correct use of the appliance, there is
always a certain residual risk that cannot be ex-
cluded. Depending on the use, the following po-
tential risks can be derived from the type and
construction of the appliance:
Danger of serious injury from:
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Shattering logs and flying pieces of wood
during splitting
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Logs falling off the lateral rests
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Tipping of the appliance
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