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Hands on
Sides of
Wood
Figure 41
Handling Wood
Note:
All logs should be no longer than 24". Use the following photos for the correct
and incorrect methods of splitting logs. Never split a log using an incorrect or
unsafe method.
Note:
The Following Warnings and Instructions apply when Splitting Wood in both
the Horizontal and Vertical Positions.
Figure 40
Figure 39
Figure 38
Do not place your hands on the ends of the log when loading the Log
Splitter. This is a very UNSAFE method and could result in injury to your
hands (
Figure 38
).
Do not reach or step across the beam while the Log Splitter is running.
This is a very UNSAFE method which could cause personal injury or even
death.
Never attempt to split wood across the grain. The Log Splitter was not
designed for cross-grain splitting. Doing so could damage the Log
Splitter and may cause personal injury (
Figure 39
).
Make sure both ends of the log you are splitting are cut as square as
possible. This will prevent the log from sliding out of position while under
pressure (
Figure 40
).
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 (
Figure 41
).
Failure to do so, may result in crushed or amputated fingers, toes, hand,
or foot.
When stabilizing log with left hand, remove your hand when the wedge
just contacts the log or serious injury may occur.
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.
Always keep fingers away from any cracks that open in the log while
splitting. They can quickly close and pinch or amputate your fingers.
Never attempt to remove partially split wood from the wedge with your
hands. Fully retract the wedge to dislodge wood with log dislodger.
