Intended Use; Safety Notes - Scheppach HL760L Traducción Del Manual De Instrucciones Origina

4. Intended use

The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user / operator and not the manufactur-
er will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind
caused as a result of this.
To use the equipment properly you must also observe
the safety information, the assembly instructions and
the operating instructions to be found in this manu-
al. All persons who use and service the equipment
have to be acquainted with this manual and must be
informed about the equipment's potential hazards. It
is also imperative to observe the accident prevention
regulations in force in your area. The same applies for
the general rules of health and safety at work.
The manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to the equipment nor for any damage resulting
from such changes.
• The hydraulic log splitter is only suitable for horizon-
tal operation. Wood may only be split while horizon-
tal and in the direction of the grain. Dimensions of
wood to be split: maximal 52 cm.
• Never split wood against the grain or while in an up-
right position.
• The manufacturer's safety, operation and main-
tenance instructions as well as the technical data
given in the calibrations and dimensions must be
adhered to.
• Relevant accident prevention regulations and oth-
er generally recognized safety and technical rules
must also be adhered to.
• The machine may only be used, maintained or re-
paired by trained persons who are familiar with the
machine and have been informed about the dan-
gers. Unauthorized modifications of the machine
exclude a liability of the manufacturer for damages
resulting from the modifications.
• Any other use is considered to be not intended.
The manufacturer excludes any liability for resulting
damages, the risk is exclusively borne by the user.
• Keep work area clean and free of obstacles.
• Operate the unit only on a flat and firm surface.
• Check the proper function of the splitter before each
start-up.
• Operate only in areas with a maximum altitude of
1000 m above sea level.
Please note that our equipment has not been designed
for use in commercial, trade or industrial applications.
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Our warranty will be voided if the equipment is used
in commercial, trade or industrial businesses or for
equivalent purposes.

5. Safety notes

WARNING: When you use electric machines, al-
ways 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 at-
tached to the machine are always complete and
perfectly legible.
• Protection and safety devices on the machine may
not be removed or made useless.
• Check electrical connection leads. Do not use any
faulty connection leads.
• Before putting into operation check the correct func-
tion 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 supervi-
sion.
• Children may not work with this device
• Wear work and safety gloves, safety goggles,
close-fitting work clothes, and hearing protection
(PPE) while working.
• Caution when working: There is a danger to fingers
and hands from the splitting tool.
• Before starting any conversion, setting, cleaning,
maintenance or repair work, always switch off the
machine and disconnect the plug from the power
supply.
• Connections, repairs, or servicing work on the elec-
trical equipment may only be carried out by an elec-
trician.
• All protection and safety devices must be replaced
after completing repair and maintenance proce-
dures.
• When leaving the work place, switch off the machine
and disconnect the plug from the power supply.
• Removing or working without guards is prohibited.
When splitting, the properties of the wood (e.g.
growths, trunk slices of irregular shape, etc.) can re-
sult in hazards such as ejecting parts, splitter block-
ing, and crushing.
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