Bell VSD 42/12 Manual For Use And Maintenance page 22

1.1 - Symbols used
Standard graphic symbols are used on all machines in order to ensure complete safety of all parts of the log splitter.
As these symbols are very important, read the information below attentively.
it is obligatory to read the machine's use and
maintenance manual in full before using the machine.
it is obligatory to wear safety footwear at all times to
provide protection against the risk of logs accidentally
falling on feet.
it is obligatory at all times to wear gloves which protect
the hands against chips and splinters which may be
produced during work.
it is obligatory at all times to wear goggles which
protects the eyes against chips and splinters which
may be produced during work.
in normal conditions of use, our machines may expose
the operator daily to noise levels lower than or equal
to 85 dB(a). it is therefore obligatory to wear ear
defenders.
it is obligatory at all times to wear a helmet which
protects the hands against chips and splinters which
may be produced during work.
The log splitter must be used by one person alone.
it is forbidden to smoke near the machine and in the
work area.
it is forbidden to remove or tamper with the protection
devices and safety devices.
it is forbidden to carry out any maintenance work or to
renew parts on the machine when it is running.
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it is forbidden to stand in the range of action of the
machine. apart from the operator, no other person or
animal may be present within a radius of 5 metres
from the machine.
Dumping of used oil in the environment is forbidden.
The oil must be disposed of according to current
legislation in the country where this operation is carried
out.
Warning: never remove a log trapped in the wedge
with your hands.
Danger of cutting or crushing of the hand: never touch
hazardous areas while the wedge is moving.
Hitch point
Warning: voltage as indicated on the rating plate
Direction of rotation of the motor. If the motor
runs in the wrong direction, follow the instructions
given in chapter 4.1.A, page 25.
Make certain that the gearbox shaft rotates in
the direction ahown in figure and does not
exceed 440 rpm.
Two hands control: activating both the levers
downwards, the wedge will start working and cut
the log
Once the log is splitted, push the levers upwards in
order to bring the wedge in the upper position, ready
to a new work cycle
Machines fitted with electrical parts must not be
disposed of as general waste and must be separated
for disposal as separately collected fractions,
deposited at authorised collection points.
D22002000 - ver.2 - UPD 291209
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