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Keep the product away from children or from their environment. Never allow children to operate the
product. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the product.
The use of this product by children is forbidden.
Only well-instructed adults should operate the product. This product is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the product by a person responsible for their safety.
5. Store idle product
When not in use, product should be stored in a dry and locked up place, out of reach of children.
6. Do not force the product
It will do the job better and safer at the rate speed for which it is intended.
Do not use the product for purposes other than those for which it is intended. The product will do a
better and safer job if it is used only for the purposes it was designed for.
Do not, under any circumstances, alter your log splitter. This equipment was designed 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.
Never try to split logs larger than those indicated in the specifications table. This could be dangerous
and may damage the machine.
7. Use the right product
Do not force small products or attachments to do the job of heavy duty tools.
8. Dress properly
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewellery; as they can be caught in moving
parts.
Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
9. Use protective equipment
Wear protective equipment appropriate to working conditions and work environment
Wear protective helmet, safety goggles, ear mufflers, face or dust mask or breathing mask with
proper filter, rubber gloves and non-skid footwear to reduce the risk of personal injury during
products use or manipulation.
10. Do not overreach
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
Floor must not be slippery.
Never stand on log or 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.
11. Maintain product with care
Keep product clean for better and safer performance.
Follow instructions for lubrication and changing accessories.
Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease
12. Disconnect (switch off) product when not in use, before servicing and when changing
accessories.
13. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches
Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the product
before starting it.
14. Avoid unintentional starting
Ensure switch is off before starting.
15. Stay alert
Watch what you are doing. Use common sense.
