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GENERAL SAFETY
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in
the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death.
READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE USE
DO NOT permit children to operate this equipment at any time� Do not permit
others that have not read and understood the complete operation manual to
operate this equipment�
Keep all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from the work area when
operating this log splitter� Only the operator is to be near the log splitter during use�
DO NOT operate the log splitter when under the influence of alcohol, drugs or
medication�
DO NOT allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not completely alert
to operate the log splitter�
WORK AREA
DO NOT operate the log splitter on icy, wet, muddy or otherwise slippery ground�
ONLY operate your log splitter on level ground� Operating on a slope could
cause the log splitter to roll over or logs to fall off of the equipment, which
could result in injury.
DO NOT operate the log splitter in an enclosed area� Exhaust fumes from the
engine contain carbon monoxide which can be harmful or deadly when inhaled�
DO NOT move the log splitter over hilly or uneven terrain without a tow vehicle or
adequate help�
Use a tire chock or block on the wheels to prevent movement of the log splitter
while in operation�
Operate the log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light.
Keep the work area free of clutter� Remove split wood from around the log splitter
immediately after each use to avoid potential tripping�
DANGER
DANGER
Safety Information
PREPARATION OF THE LOG
Both ends of the log should be cut as square as possible to prevent the log from
rotating out of the splitter during operation�
Do not split logs greater than 25” (635mm) in length.
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