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OPERATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
!
1.
BEFORE
starting this machine, review the safety instructions in the manual. Failure to follow these rules may
result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
2.
NEVER
leave this machine unattended with the engine running.
3.
DO NOT
operate machine while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
4.
NEVER
allow anyone to operate this machine without proper instruction.
5.
ALWAYS
operate this machine with all safety equipment in place and working. Make sure all controls are
operating properly for safe operation.
6. When loading a log, always place your hands on the side of the log, not on the ends, and never use your foot to
help stabilize a log. Failure to do so may result in crushed or amputated fingers, toes, hand, or foot.
7.
NEVER
use your foot, a rope or any extension device to operate the control lever on the valve. Only use hand.
8. Use only your right hand to operate the controls.
WARNING!
When stabilizing log with left hand, remove your hand when the wedge begins to contact the log,
or serious injury may occur.
9. For logs which are not cut square, the least square end of the log should be placed toward the beam and
wedge, and the square end placed toward the end plate.
10. When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log before moving the control handle. Split as follows:
a. Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans against the beam and is stable.
b. When splitting extra-large or uneven logs, the log must be stabilized with wooden shims or split wood placed
between the log and end plate or ground.
11.
NEVER
place hands or feet between the log and splitting wedge during forward or reverse stroke as this could
result in serious injury or death. NEVER attempt to load the log splitter when the ram or wedge is in motion.
12.
ALWAYS
keep fingers away from any cracks that open in the log while splitting. They can quickly close and
pinch or amputate your fingers.
13. Keep your work area clean. Immediately remove split wood from around the machine so you do not stumble over it.
14.
NEVER
straddle or step over the log splitter during operation.
15.
NEVER
reach or bend over the log splitter to pick up a log.
16.
NEVER
try to split two logs on top of each other.
NEVER
try to cross split a log.
17.
NEVER
operate your log splitter when it is in poor mechanical condition or in need of repair.
18.
NEVER
touch the muffler and other hot areas of the engine during operation. Wait until the engine cools down.
19.
NEVER
tamper with the engine to run it at excessive speeds. The maximum engine speed is preset by the
manufacturer and is within safety limits. Refer to the engine owner’s manual for your particular log splitter.
20.
NEVER
move the log splitter while the engine is running. Shut off the engine if you are leaving the log splitter,
even for a short period of time.
21.
ALWAYS
be careful when moving or lifting the log splitter. Get assistance if it feels too heavy to move by
yourself.
