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Only the operator should stand near the machine and only within
the safe operating area prescribed in this manual. Never use another
person to help you with freeing a jammed log. Children and dis-
abled people are not allowed to operate the log splitter. An individ-
ual under the age of 18 having the necessary training and skills to
perform the functions properly and safely, can operate the log split-
ter under the supervision of an adult.
Inspect the log
Never attempt to split logs containing nails, wire or debris. Always
make sure that 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. Branches must be cut of flush with
the trunk.
Don’t overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never stand on the
log splitter. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the
cutting tool is unintentionally contacted. Do not store anything
above or near the log splitter where anyone might stand on the tool
to reach them.
Avoid injury from unexpected accident
Do not straddle or reach across the splitting area when operating
the log splitter. Never pile logs to be split in a manner that will
cause you to reach across the log splitter. Only use your hands to
operate the control levers. Never use your foot, knee, a rope or any
other extension device. Always pay full attention to the movement
of the wedge ram. Never attempt to load the log splitter while the
ram is in motion. Keep hands out of the way of all moving parts.
Never try to split two logs on top of each other. One of them may
fly up and hit you.
Protect your hands
When the ram of the log splitter is in the return mode, keep your
hands off the machine - the log splitter is designed to automatically
stop when the cylinder is fully retracted. Keep your hands away
from splits and cracks which open in the log. They may close sud-
denly and crush or amputate your hands. Do not remove a jammed
logs with your hands.
Don’t force the tool
It will do a better and safer job at its design rate. Don’t use the log
splitter for a purpose for which it was not intended. Do not, under
any circumstances, alter the log splitter. This equipment was de-
signed and engineered to be used in accordance with the operating
instructions. Altering the equipment, or using the equipment in
such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities and capacities,
could result in serious or fatal injury and will void the warranty.
Never try to split logs larger than those indicated in the technical
data. This could be dangerous and may damage the machine.
