User manual MCCULLOCH HT600

[. . . ] Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tools is unintentionally contacted. Do not store anything above or near the log splitter where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches). Protective electrically non conductive gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when working. [. . . ] Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair, preventing it from get caught in machinery. This is awkward operating position that the operator has to bring his face close to the machine, and thus risks being struck by wood chips or debris. Keep you hands away from splits and cracks which open in the log; They may close suddenly and crush or amputate your hands. Never try to split logs larger than those indicated in the specifications table. Don't use log splitter for a purpose for which it was not intended. Improper use of extension cords may cause inefficient operation of the log splitter which can result in overheating. Be sure the extension cord is no longer than 10m and its section is no less than 2. Connections must be made with protected material suitable for outdoor use. Unplug when not in use, before making adjustments, changing parts, cleaning, or working on the log splitter; Consult technical manual before servicing. Repeat above procedure with sharper slope wedge woods until the log is completely freed. This log splitter is equipped with "ZHB" control system that requires to be operated by both hands of the user - Left hand controls the hydraulic control lever while right hand controls the pushbutton switch. Only after both hands release the controls, the log pusher starts to return backward to the starting position. trigger type lock-out device is adopted to avoid accidental Hydraulic Control Lever pushdown. To operate the Hydraulic Control Lever, draw the Trigger backward with the index finger before push the Hydraulic Control Lever forward. Knocking about will damage the machine or may launch the log and cause accident. Never force the log splitter for more than 5 seconds by keeping pressure on it to split excessively hard wood. After this time interval, the oil under pressure will be overheated and the machine could be damaged. For such extremely hard log, rotate it by 90o to see whether it can be split in a different direction. [. . . ] For such extremely hard log, rotate it by 90o to see whether it can be split in a different direction. In any case, if you are not able to split the log, this means that its hardness exceeds the capacity of the machine and thus that log should be discarded to protect the log splitter. Replace the Hydraulic oil in the log splitter after every 150 hours of use. Turn the log splitter on the Support Leg side over an 4 liters capacity container to drain the hydraulic oil off. [. . . ]