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Important Safety Information
Safety Definitions
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Safety Warning Symbols
Control and Operating Symbols
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property
damage.
The symbols below identify important safety information in this manual. Become familiar with these symbols
and the warnings associated with these symbol.
Safety Alert Symbols
The following symbols can be found on your log splitter. Carefully read and understand their meaning.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety
precautions. It means: Attention! Become Alert!
Your Safety Is Involved.
Avoid hand injury. Keep hands away from wedge,
footplate and other moving parts.
Read, understand and follow operator’s manual
before operating this machine. Failure to follow
directions could result in serious injury.
Check for hydraulic fluid leaks by passing a
piece of paper or cardboard underneath or over
the area of the leak. Do not check for leaks with
your hand. Fluid escaping from the smallest
hole, under pressure, can have enough force to
penetrate the skin resulting in tissue damage and
cause serious injury or death.
Wear eye and ear protection complying with
ANSI Z87.1 and footwear protection.
The engine produces carbon monoxide a
poisonous, odorless and deadly gas. Never run an
engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.
Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 10
feet away from the machine while it is in operation.
Stop machine if anyone enters the area.
Do not operate or transport log splitter on slopes
greater than 5 degrees. Block wheels to prevent
movement and lock beam in the horizontal or
vertical position.
Gasoline is flammable. Allow the engine to cool at
least two minutes before refueling.
Hydraulic cylinder and other components can
become very hot. Avoid contact. Wear gloves
when operating log splitter.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position to start the engine. Turn the engine switch to the
OFF position to stop the engine.
To start cold engines move the choke to the full choke position.
Move the choke control to the RUN position as the engine warms up and when
starting a warm engine.
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