Varan NEGJH-04 User Manual page 27

Varan motors
BCIE SARL, gruuss-strooss 28, 9991 Weiswampach, Luxembourg
BEFORE STARTING THE ENGINE
Inspect your machine
Before any use and before starting the engine carefully check the machine. Keep guards
in place and in working order.
Do not disassemble or modify the protective devices or the machine. Form a habit
of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before
turning it on.
Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using it.
Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws, hose clamps, etc. are securely tightened. Indeed,
during normal use, the tool produces vibrations. The screws can come loose easily, which
could lead to a breakdown or an accident.
So before use, carefully check that screws / nuts / bolts are tightened. Make sure
the bit is installed and tightened before using the tool.
Always check the oil level in the hydraulic oil tank.
Never operate your log splitter when it is in need of repair or is in poor mechanical
condition.
Wear protective equipment
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Protect your head, your face and your eyes: wear safety helment, safety goggles
and/or face shield (*)
During operation, foreign objects/debris may be thrown into the air. Flying debris
can cause permanent eye damage or face & head injury. Always wear protective
face shield or safety goggle.
(*)Everyday eyeglasses or sunglasses do NOT have impact resistant lenses. They are NOT
safety glasses
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Wear protective boots to protect your feet against potential falling machine,
work piece and projection of debris.
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Wear thick protective gloves to protect hands against wood debris and splits.
During operation, it is recommended to wear protective non-conductive gloves and
non-skid footwear / protective boots.
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It is also recommended to wear a dust filtering mask.
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Wear ear protection
Keep persons and children away
The machine must always be operated by one person only.
Other persons should remain at a safe distance from the work area (at least 15m),
especially when the machine is under operation.
No one under the age of 16 should be allowed to operate the machine.
Any individual under the age of 18 should have the necessary training, skills to perform
the functions properly and safely and should always be under the supervision of an adult
responsible for its safety.
Keep persons (esp. children) and animals away from product and working area.
NEGJH-04
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