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Important Safety Information
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 operation.
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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.
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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.
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operate the log splitter when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
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allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not
completely alert to operate the log splitter.
PREPARATION OF THE LOG
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the log from rotating out of the splitter during operation.
Do not split logs greater than 25 in. in length.
WORK AREA
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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.
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operate the log splitter in an enclosed area. Exhaust
fumes from the engine contain carbon monoxide which can be
harmful or deadly when inhaled.
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move the log splitter over hilly or uneven terrain without
a tow vehicle or adequate help.
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Use a tire chock or block on the wheels to prevent movement of
the log splitter while in operation.
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Operate the log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light.
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Keep the work area free of clutter. Remove split wood from
around the log splitter immediately after each use to avoid
potential tripping.
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