Brave VH1322GC, Owner/Operator And Safety Manual

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Safety
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Operating Safety
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ALLOW ONLY ONE (1) PERSON TO LOAD AND OPERATE THE LOG
SPLITTER.
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Allow only adults to operate the log splitter - no one under the age of 18.
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Always keep bystanders, including children and pets, at least twenty-five (25)
feet away from the work area. Only the operator should stand near the
equipment and only within the safe operating area prescribed in this manual
(see the photos on safe and unsafe operating zones in the “Operation”
section).
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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.
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ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire when the log splitter is not in operation.
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Do not allow any person to operate the log splitter until they have read and
understood the safe operating instructions contained in this manual.
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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 and WlLL VOID THE WARRANTY.
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Never operate, or allow anyone else to operate, this equipment while
under the influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol.
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Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that may get caught or become
entangled in the log splitter.
✘ NEVER place hands or feet between the log and splitting wedge or between
the log and ram during the forward or reverse stroke.
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DO NOT STRADDLE OR REACH ACROSS THE SPLITTING AREA WHEN
OPERATING THE LOG SPLITTER.
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Do not step over your log splitter when the engine is running because you may
trip or accidentally engage the ram.
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NEVER attempt to load your log splitter while the ram is in motion.
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Only use your hand to operate the control lever. NEVER use your foot, knee, a
rope, or any other extension device.
Log Splitting Safety
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Always keep your fingers away from any cracks that open in the log during the
splitting operation.