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The ends of the logs must be cut square. 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.
Wear protective equipment
- Protect your eyes and face
Any log splitter may throw foreign objects into the air.
Flying debris can cause permanent eye damage or face & head injury.
Always wear protective face shield or safety goggles.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses.
- Wear protective boots to protect your feet against potential falling logs.
- Wear protective gloves to protect hands against wood debris and splits.
Protective electrically non-conductive gloves and non-skid footwear / protective
boots are recommended when working.
Note for 6T log splitter Ref. PREHLS6SR/042101: Instal the log splitter on its
support stand. Do not put the log splitter on the ground for operations. This is an
awkward operating position in which the operator has to bring his face close to the
machine, and thus risks being struck by wood chips or debris.
Prevent fires
Do not smoke or have open flames when operating or refilling the oil tank.
Never operate the log splitter near a flame or spark.
Oil is flammable and can explode.
Keep visitors and children away
The log splitter must always be operated by one person only.
Other people should keep at a safe distance from the work area (at least 5m),
especially when the log splitter is under operation.
Never ask another person to help you with freeing jammed log.
No one under the age of 16 should be allowed to operate the log splitter.
Any individual under the age of 18 should have the necessary training, skills to
perform the functions properly and safely and should always be under the
supervision of an adult responsible for its safety.
Keep persons (esp. children) and animals away from product and working area.
Avoid injury from unexpected accident
Danger! Keep clear of moving parts!
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 / log pusher ram.
Never attempt to load your 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.
Do not place any tool or any part of your body in the log splitter during operation.
Protect your hands
Keep hands out of moving parts. 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.
