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SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Before operating this log splitter, carefully
read this manual and follow all instructions
.
•
Do not
allow anyone to operate your log splitter
who has not read this manual.
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Never
operate your log splitter for any other
purpose than splitting wood.
•
Do not
operate the log splitter under the
influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
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Never
allow children to operate the log splitter.
Keep small children away from the work area. If a
second person is assisting in loading logs,
never
activate the log splitter until the helper is clear of
the work area.
PREPARATION
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Dress appropriately when operating the log
splitter.
Always
wear safety footwear.
Never
wear
sandals, sneakers, or open shoes, and
never
operate the log splitter with bare feet.
Do not
wear
loose clothing or jewelry that might get caught in
moving parts.
•
Always
wear safety glasses while operating your
log splitter. Wear proper head gear to keep hair
away from moving parts.
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Always
wear a protective hearing device.
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If you wear gloves,
be sure
they are tight fitting
without loose cuffs or draw strings.
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Both ends of each log should be cut as square as
possible to help prevent the log from sliding out of
the splitter during operation.
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Handle
fuel with care; it is highly flammable.
a.
Use
an approved fuel container.
b.
Never
add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
c.
Fill
fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
Never
fill fuel tank indoors.
d.
Replace
gasoline cap securely and clean up
spilled fuel before restarting.
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Never
attempt to make any adjustments to the log
splitter while the engine is running.
OPERATING PROCEDURE
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Never
operate the log splitter without guards in
place.
•
Only
operate the log splitter from the operator zone.
•
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the
controls.
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Never
place hands and/or feet between log and
splitting wedge or between log and ram during
forward or reverse stroke.
•
Do not
step over or straddle the log splitter when
the engine is running.
Never
reach or bend over
the log splitter to pick up a log.
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Never
try to split two logs on top of each other at
the same time.
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Never
allow one person to operate the valve while
another is positioning the log.
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Never
attempt to load your log splitter when the
ram is in motion.
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Only
use your hand to operate the control lever.
Never
use your foot or a rope or any other
extension device.
•
Always
keep fingers away from any cracks that
open in the log during splitting operation.
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Never
move the log splitter while the engine is
running.
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Never
leave your log splitter unattended with the
engine running. Shut off the engine if you are
leaving your splitter--even for a short period of
time.
•
Do not
run the engine in an enclosed area.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide. This
odorless gas can be deadly when inhaled.
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Do not
operate your log splitter on slippery, wet,
muddy, or icy surfaces.
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Only
operate your log splitter on level ground and
not on a hillside.
•
Never
attempt to move the log splitter over hilly or
uneven terrain without a tow vehicle or adequate
help.
•
Always
block wheels to prevent movement of log
splitter while in operation.
•
Keep
work area clean. Immediately remove split
wood around your log splitter so that you don’t
stumble over it.
•
Always
use your log splitter in daylight.
