Safety
WX370
3-point Hitch Wood Splitter
Safety
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2.3 Why is SAFETY important?
Three Big Reasons:
•
Accidents Disable and Kill
•
Accidents Cost
•
Accidents Can Be Avoided
The policy of Wallenstein Equipment Inc. is to produce
products that are safe and reliable. However, even
when using well-engineered equipment, there is always
an element of risk. To minimize the risks and promote
safety at all times, this section of the operator’s manual
details a number of safety rules that must always be
followed and obeyed.
YOU
are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Wallenstein Trailer Wood Splitter.
YOU
must ensure that you and anyone else who
is going to use, maintain or work around the wood
splitter be familiar with the operating and maintenance
procedures and related
safety
information contained
in this manual. This manual provides good safety
practices that should be followed while using the wood
splitter.
Remember,
YOU
are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE
using
this equipment is familiar with the recommended use
and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions.
2.4 Safety Rules
• DO
give operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate the
machine.
• DO
read and understand ALL
Safety and Operating instructions
in the manual and follow them.
The most important safety device
on this equipment is a SAFE
operator.
• DO
review safety related items annually with
all personnel who are operating the machine or
performing maintenance.
• DO
wear appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE). The suggested equipment
includes but is not limited to the following:
- Hearing Protection
- Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
- Heavy work gloves
- Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• DO
have a first-aid kit available
should the need arise and know
how to use it.
• DO
read and understand all safety signs located
on the machine before operating, servicing,
adjusting, or cleaning.
• DO
inspect and secure all guards before starting.
• DO
have a fire extinguisher available
should the need arise. Know how to use
it.
• DO
think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
• DO NOT
expect a person who has not read and
understood all operation and safety instructions
to use the machine. An untrained operator is
not qualified and is exposed to possible serious
injury or death. It is the owner's responsibility
to make sure to the operator has familiarity and
understanding of the machine.
• DO NOT
allow riders during transport.
• DO NOT
risk injury or death by ignoring good
safety practices.
