LOG SPLITTER
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in the hydraulic system can penetrate skin
and result in serious injury or death. Be sure to
stop the engine and relieve hydraulic pressure
before doing any work on hydraulic parts.
Keep body and hands away from pin holes or
nozzles that expel hydraulic
fl
uid when under
pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not hands,
to search for leaks.
Ensure all hydraulic
fluid
connections are tight
and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good
condition before applying pressure to the
system.
Do not remove the cap from the hydraulic
tank or reservoir while the machine is running.
The tank could contain hot oil under pressure,
which could result in serious injury.
Do not adjust the pressure setting on the
hydraulic pump or valve.
If injured by escaping
fl
uid, no matter how
small the wound is, see a doctor at once.
A typical injection injury may be a small
wound that does not look serious. However,
severe infection or reaction can result if
proper medical treatment is not administered
immediately by a doctor who is familiar with
injection injuries.
Specific Safety Rules
Preparation of the log
Both ends of the log should be cut as square
as possible to prevent the log from rotating
out of the splitter during operation.
Never split logs greater than the
specified
log
capacity.
Do not operate the log splitter on icy, wet,
muddy, or slippery ground. Only operate your
log splitter on level ground.
Operating on a slope could cause
the log splitter to roll over or logs
to fall off the equipment, which
could result in injury.
Do not move the log splitter over hilly or
uneven terrain without a tow vehicle or
adequate help.
Keep the work area free of clutter. Remove
split wood from around the log splitter
immediately after each use to avoid potential
tripping.
Operator zone
This unit is designed to be operated by one
person located in the operator zone as shown
in the following diagrams.
Operate the unit only when standing in the
operator zone.
Always stop the unit and allow moving parts
to stop before leaving operation zone. Do not
leave a running unit unattended.
Many accidents occur when more
than one person operates the log
splitter.
The adult who loads and stabili
s
es
the log must be the person who
operates the control handle.
Horizontal operating position
Vertical operating position
