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GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS (cont.)
Inspect your log splitter
Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in place and in working order. Make sure
all nuts, bolts, etc., are securely tightened.
Never operate the machine when it is in need of repair or is in poor mechanical condition.
Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts before using it. Check for fuel leaks. Keep the
machine in safe working condition.
Do not use the machine if the engine switch does not turn it on or off. Any petrol powered
machine that cannot be controlled with the engine switch is dangerous and must be
replaced.
Regularly check to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the machine area
before starting it. A wrench or a key that is left attached to moving part of the machine may
result in personal injury.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine is switch is off before transporting the
machine or performing any maintenance or service on the unit. Transporting or performing
maintenance or service on a machine with its switch on invites accidents.
If the machine should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the engine and check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a warning sign of trouble.
Do not tamper with the engine to run it at excessive speeds. The maximum engine speed is
preset by the manufacturer and is within safety limits. See engine manual.
Keep a Class B fire extinguisher on hand when operating this log splitter in dry areas as a
precautionary measure.
Fuel safety
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapours can explode if ignited. Take precautions when
using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage container while in a
clean, well-ventilated outdoor area. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, open flames, or other
sources of ignition near the area while adding fuel or operating the unit. Never fill the fuel
tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts
and connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These events could ignite fumes or vapours.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before filling the fuel tank. Never remove the
cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine is hot. Do not
operate the machine with known leaks in the fuel system.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill the tank to no more than 12mm below the bottom of the filler
neck to provide space for expansion as the heat of the engine can cause fuel to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the
unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any
source of ignition until fuel vapours have dissipated.
When fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your skin and change clothes
immediately.