ATIKA ASP 8 N-2 Manual Original página 14

 Do not use the machine for unsuitable purposes (see "Nor-
mal intended use" and "Working with the log splitter").
 Be attentive. Be observant. Attend to what you do. Start
working with rationality. Do not use the device when you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medica-
ments. One moment of carelessness when using the device
can result in serious injuries.
 Children and young persons under 18 years of age as well
as persons who have not read the instruction manual are not
allowed to operate this product.
 Never work while persons, in particular small children, or
pets are close to you.
 Do not allow other persons, especially children, to touch the
tool or motor.
Personal protective equiment
 Never work without suited protective equipment.
Do not wear loose-fitting clothes or jewellery, they could
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be caught by movable parts.
Hairnet in case of long hair
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eye and ear protection
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Solid shoes with toe protection caps (safety shoes)
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Long pants
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protective gloves
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First-aid material
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Mobile telephone if required
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Safety instructions – before working
Carry out the following checks before the initiation and
regularly during the working process. Observe the relevant
sections in the operating instruction manual:
 Is the device assembled completely and properly?
 Is the device in good and safe condition?
 Are the handles clean and dry?
 Before starting your work make sure that:
 no other persons, children or animals stay within the
working area,
 you can always step back without any barriers,
 you have always a secure standing position.
 Is workplace free of risks to stumble? Keep your workplace
in an orderly condition! Untidiness can result in accidents -
Risk of stumbling!
 Take environmental influences into consideration:
 Do not work under insufficient light conditions (e.g. fog,
rain, snow flurry or twilight).
 Do not work in bad weather conditions (e.g. risk of light-
ning,rain, snow flurry).
 Do not use this machine near inflammable liquids or gas-
es.
 The operator is responsible for accidents or risks which
occur to other persons or their properties.
 Ensure that you have stand in a secure standing position
and maintain your balance at all times.
 Do not modify the machine or parts of it.
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Safety instructions – operating
 Take up a working position which is close to the controls.
 Never stand on top of the machine.
 Turn off the device when taking a break so that nobody is at
risk. Secure the device against unauthorized access.
Safety notices for firewood splitters
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The log splitter may only be operated by a single
person.
 Never try to split logs containing nails, wire or other similar
objects.
 Already split wood and wood chips create a dangerous
working area. The operator may stumble, slip or fall. Always
keep the working area neat and tidy.
 Never place the hands on or near any moving parts of the
machine when it is switched on.
 Only split wood that corresponds to the dimensions to be
processed.
Safety instructions – while working
 Never work alone. Keep acoustic and visual contact to other
persons at all times to allow immediate first aid in emergen-
cy cases.
 Immediately stop the engine at imminent danger or in emer-
gency cases.
 Never leave the device running unattended.
 Immediately stop working when you feel unwell (e.g. head-
ache, dizziness, nausea, etc.). Otherwise there is an increa-
sed risk of accidents.
 Do not overload the machine! You work better and safer in
the given performance range.
 Take breaks when working so that the engine can cool
down.
Behaviour in an emergency situation
 Initiate all required first aid measures suited for the injury
and seek qualified medical advice as quick as possible.
 Protect the injured person against further injuries and immo-
bilise the injured person.
General safety instructions
 Use the machine, accessories, tools etc. in compliance with
these instructions. When doing so take the work conditions
and the activity to be carried out into account. The use of the
machine for other than the intended applications may cause
dangerous situations.
 Do not spray machine with water. (origin of danger electric
current).
 Do not leave the machine standing in the rain or use when
raining.
 Maintain the machine carefully:
Follow the maintenance instructions.
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Keep handles dry and free of oil, resin and grease.
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