20
Splitting Operation
1. Put on
Protective
Clothing /
Gear
Wear the following protective clothing and safety gear:
1.
Eye protection
. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating the machine. Pieces
of log may fly out and serious eye injury can occur.
2.
Boots
. Falling logs can crush feet. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots when operating
or helping to load logs.
3.
Gloves
. Wear snug fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs.
4.
Hearing protection
. The use of earplugs or other hearing protection device is recommended.
5.
No loose/dangling apparel
. Loose or dangling apparel can become entangled in moving
parts. Never wear jewelry or loose-fitting clothing.
2. Lock and
Block
Block the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log splitter. Check that:
1.
The jack is locked in the DOWN position.
2.
The wheels are blocked.
3. Set to
Horizontal or
Vertical
:
a) Set to
Horizontal
Position
S
et log splitter into either the horizontal or vertical splitting position.
The HORIZONTAL splitting position is used for lighter logs that can be easily loaded onto the beam.
The VERTICAL splitting position is used for light logs as well as heavy logs that are difficult to load
onto the beam.
Note:
Musculoskeletal injury can result from lifting logs onto the log splitter if proper lifting techniques
are not used or the logs are too heavy for a person's size, weight, or strength. In some cases, logs
as small as 8" in diameter and 14" in length may be heavier than what some persons should be
repeatedly lifting onto the splitter.
The use of the vertical splitting position can greatly reduce the need to lift logs onto the splitter.
Employers are advised to consider NIOSH lifting guidelines when assigning employees to log
splitting tasks for an extended period of time.
WARNING
: NEVER change splitting positions with the engine running. You may
contact the muffler and receive serious burns.
Make sure beam is locked securely in the horizontal position by checking the horizontal lock.
Jack must be locked in the down position.
Horizontal Splitting Position
Horizontal Lock
Jack in
DOWN
Position
