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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CONGRATULATIONS!
On the purchase of your new Boxer log splitter. This information is to
assist you in preparing, operating and maintaining your log splitter. Please read and understand
the information completely before operating your log splitter, paying special attention to all the
safety details. Keep this manual handy for a ready reference.
1.1 Safety First
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Log splitter. YOU must
ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the Log splitter is
familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained
in this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step through your working day and alert you to all
good safety practices that should be adhered to while operating the Log 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 operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance
procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk
injury of death by ignoring good safety practices.
1
Log splitter owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing
them to operate the machine.
2
The most important safety feature on this equipment is a SAFE operator.
It is the operator’s
responsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and
to follow these. Most accidents can be avoided.
3
A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified
to operate the machine. An untrained operator jeopardise himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death.
4
Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may weaken the function
and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.
5
Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
1.2 General Safety
1.
Read the operator’s Manual and all safety signs carefully before operating, maintaining,
adjusting or removing the Log splitter.
2. Operate only at safe distance from bystanders. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting.
3. Never split wood in wet or slippery conditions
4. Never stand on, straddle, or climb over the log splitter at any time
5. Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield
prior to use.
6. Always retract the ram and uncouple the log splitter from the hydraulic remotes before moving,
adjusting, servicing or to remove any debris.
Before operating the Log splitter read the following safety instructions.
Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious injury or
death.
