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TRAINING
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and
operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
3. No persons under the age of 18 should operate this machine without supervision. Children 16 and over should be
supervised by an adult before operating and understand all safe operating procedures in the manual.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
5. Many accidents occur when more than one person operates the machine. It is recommended that only one person at
a time is placing or removing logs from the machine.
6. Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 25 feet from the machine while it is in operation.
7. Never allow anyone to ride on this machine.
8. Never transport cargo on this machine.
9. Hydraulic log splitters develop high fluid pressures during operation. Fluid escaping through a pin hole opening can
penetrate your skin and cause blood poisoning, gangrene, or death. Give attention to the following instructions at all
times:
a. Do not check for leaks with your hand.
b. Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked, cracked, or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing.
c. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure by cycling the valve control lever from forward to reverse
several times while engine is not running; returning to neutral before repairing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing or
other system components.
d. Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or valve.
10. Leaks can be detected by passing cardboard or wood over the
suspected area. Look for discoloration of cardboard or
wood. (protective equipment such as gloves and eye protection should be used when working on this machine)
11. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor immediately. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical
treatment is not administered immediately.
12. Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear of tripping hazards to insure safe footing.
13. If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and is intended for use near any unimproved forest,
brush or grass covered land, the engine exhaust should be equipped with a spark arrestor. Make sure you comply
with applicable local, state and federal codes. Take appropriate firefighting equipment with you.
NEVER
use this log splitter for any purpose other than
splitting wood. It is designed for this use only. Any other
use can cause serious injury or death.
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