Important Safety Rules
WARNING
1.) Read this manual completely.
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Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not fol-
lowed.
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Everyone who operates this log splitter must read and completely
understand all safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance
instructions.
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You must be 18 or older to operate this machine and in sound
mind, free of the influence of medication, drugs or alcohol. Keep
untrained people away.
2.) Crush hazard.
The Crush Hazard Zone is between the
S
plitting
W
edge
(
8
) and the
Splitting Table
(22).
The Splitting
W
edge
(
8
) can cut through skin
and break bones.
Make sure hands are clear of crush hazard zone
when log splitter is in operation.
3.) Flying objects.
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Pieces of wood may fly out while splitting. Wear safety glasses.
Serious eye injury can occur if safety glasses are not worn.
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Serious accidents can happen when other people are allowed
inside the safety and operator zone. Keep everyone else out of the
safety and operator zone while operating log splitter. See page 7 for
operator zone.
4.) Skin injection hazard.
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High pressure fluid can inject under skin resulting in serious injury
including amputation.
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If skin injection happens, seek immediate “Surgical Treatment”.
Call 000
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Make sure all fittings are tight before starting the log splitter.
Relieve system pressure before servicing by turning off the log
splitter and moving
C
ontrol
V
alve
L
ever (
7
)
back
to
the
neutral
position.
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Do not check for leaks with hand. Instead, use a cloth or place a
piece of card-board under the unit to check for leaks.
Safety Rules Continued...
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