Cobra LS520H, LS520D Owner's Manual

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LS: LS520H- LS520D

COBRA LOG SPLITTER
OWNER’S MANUAL

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ols machine / operating manual

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Do not operate machine before having read
the operating

instructions, understood all the
notes and assembly the machine as
described here.

Keep the instructions in a s

afe place for future use.

CCoonntteennttss

Inspection of Delivery

1

Proper use 1
Residual risks 2
Safe working 2
Description of

device 3

Positioni

ng 3
Start-up 3
Working with the l

og splitter 4

Maintena

nce and care 6
Guarantee 7
Possible problems 8
Technical dat

a 8

Inspection ooff ddeelliivveerryy

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After unpacking, check the conten

ts of the box

! That it is complete
! Check for possible transport damage

Report any damage or missing items to your dealer, supplier
or the manufacturer immediately. Complaints made at a later
date will not be acknowledged.

! 1 ready mounted machine unit
! 1 operating manual
! 1 operating lever

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Read the op

erating and safety instructions
thoroughly before commissioning the
machine.

Wear safety sh

oes when working with the

machine to protect the feet from falling logs.

Wear sa

fety gloves when working with the
machine to protect the hands from chips and
splinters.

Wear safety g

oggles when working with the
machine to protect the eyes from chips and
splinters.

Do not rem

ove or modify any protection or

safety devices.

Nobody else s

hould be in the working area of
the machine other than the operator. Keep
other persons or animals out of the danger
area (minimum distance 5 m).
Danger of be

ing cut or trapped; never touch
any dangerous parts when the splitting
wedge is in motion.

Ca

uti

on!

Alw

a

ys note when the log ram is in motion.

Caution!
Neve

r remove a log jammed against the

wedge by hand.
Caution!

Before

starting any repair, maintenance or
cleaning work, always switch off the motor
and remove the plug from the socket.

Stop!
Follow the

operating instructions.

Open the bleed screw

Î Bleeding Page 13

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Threatened hazard or hazardous situation.

Not
observing this instruction can lead to injuries or
cause damage to property.

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Important information on proper handling. Not
obs

erving this instruction can lead to faults.

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User informat

ion. This information helps you to use

all the functions optimally.
Assembly, operation and servicing. Here you are

e

xplained exactly what to do.

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Electrical

devices do not go into the domestic
rubbish. Give devices, accessories and packaging
to an ecofriendly recycling.

According to the European Directive 2002/96/EC on
electrical and electronic scrap, electrical devices that are no
longer serviceable must be separately collected and brought
to a facility for an environmentally compatible recycling.

PPrrooppeerr uussee

 The l

og spl

itter must only be used for splitting logs

.

 The l

og splitter is only applicable for the private utilization

in the field of house and hobby.

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 Only

straight-cut logs are suitable for use with the log

splitter.

 Me

tal parts (nails, wire etc.) must be removed

from logs

bef

ore splitting.

 The intended usage also includes compliance with the

operating, servicing and repair conditions prescribed by the
manufacturer and following the safety instructions inclu

ded

in the instruct

ions.

 Any oth

er use is deemed not to be use as prescribed. The
manufacturer is not liable for any type of damage resulting
from this: the

user bears the sole risk.

 Un

authorised modifications on the log splitter exclude a
liability of the manufacturer for damages of any kind
resulting from it.

 Only

persons who are familiarised with the device and
informed about possible risks are allowed to prepare,
operate and service this device. Repair works may only be
carried out by us or by a customer service agent
nominated by

us.

RReessiidduuaall rriisskkss

Eve

n if used properly, residual risks can exist even if

the relevant safety regulations are complied with due to the
design determined by the intended purpose.

Residual risks can be minimised if the “Safety information” and
the “Intended usage” as well as the whole of the operating
instructions are observed.

Observing these instructions, and taking proper care, will
reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the equipment.
 Failure to observe the safety precautions can lead to injury

to the operator or damage to prop

erty.

 Risk

from electricity, by using non-standard elec

trical

connections.

 Touc

hing live parts of opened electrical compon

ents.

 Risk

of fire and slipping by leaking hydraulic flui

d.

In a

ddition, in spite of all the precautionary measures taken,

non-obvious residual risks can still exist.

SSaaffee wwoorrkkiinngg

Befo

re commissioning this product, read and keep
to the following advice. Also observe the preventive
regulations of your professional association and the
safety provisions applicable in the respective country, in
order to protect yourself and others from possible injury.

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Pass t

he safety instructions on to all persons who work

with the machine.

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Kee

p these safety instructions in a safe place.

 Make yourself familiar with the equipment before using it,

by reading and understanding the operating instructions

.

 Do

not use the machine for unsuitable purposes (see

“Normal intended use” and “Working with the log splitter”).

 Ensure that you have stand in a secure standing position

and maintain your balance at all time

s.

 Take a workin

g position, which is behind the slide of the

area of the operating lever. Never stand in the splitting
wedge’s zone.

 Never stand on top of the machi

ne.

 Pay attention at

all times. Take care with what you ar

e

do

ing, and approach the work sensibly. One moment of

carelessness when using the device can result in serious
injuries

.

Do

not use the machin

e:

− wh

en you are tired

.

− un

der the influence of drugs, alcohol or medications

that may impair your powers of judgement.

 When working with the machine, always we

ar

− prot

ective goggles or face ma

sk

− safety gloves

− ear prot

ection, if necessa

ry

− safety shoes

with steel toe-ca

ps

 Wear s

uitable work clothi

ng:

− do

not wear any loose-fitting clothing or jewellery, sinc

e

th

ese may be caught or trapped by moving parts

 Within his area of work the operator is responsible for

third pa

rties.

 The m

achine may not be operated by children or young

people under the age of 18

.

 Keep children aw

ay form machi

ne.

 Nev

er operate the machine if other persons ar

e in the

imm

ediate vicinity

.

 Never l

eave the saw unattended.

 Keep your workplace in an orderly condition

! Untidiness

can r

esult in accid

ents.

 Do n

ot overload the machine! You work better and safer in

the given performance range.

 Only operate the machine with complete and correctly

attached safety equipment and do not alter anything

on

the m

achine that could impair the sa

fety.

 Faulty or damaged parts i

n the device must be replaced

immediatel

y.

 Do not spr

ay machine with water

(this is hazardous due to live componen

ts).

 Do not lea

ve the machine standing in the rain or use

when raini

ng.

 Store

the unused machine in a dry locked place away

from the reach of children

.

 Switc

h the machine off and remove the

mains plug from the socket wh

en

− carrying out repair works

− carrying out servicing and

repair wo

rks,

removal of faults

− trans

portin

g

− le

aving unattended (even during short interruptio

ns)

 Ch

eck the machine for possible damage

−

Befor

e continuing to use the machine, the protecti

ve

devic

es must be inspected to ensure that they work

perfectly and with their intended function

−

Ch

eck whether the movable parts function perfectly
and do not stick or whether the parts are damaged. All
parts must be correctly installed and fulfil all conditions
to ensure perfect operation of the saw

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