Gearmore T34B, Assembly, Operating Instructions And Parts List

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2.1 TRAINING & PREPARATION
W
ARNING
: Read and thoroughly understand all
instructions and safety infor-
mation before assembling or
operating this log splitter.
Failure to do so may cause
serious injury or death. Do not
allow anyone to operate this
log splitter who has not read
this manual. As with all power
equipment, a log splitter can be dangerous if
assembled or used improperly. Do not operate
this log splitter if you have doubts or questions
concerning safe operation.
PREPARE LOGS PROPERLY
BOTH ends of each log should be cut as square
as possible to help prevent the log from riding
out of the splitter during operation. Do not split
logs greater than 26 inches in length.
INTENDED USE
NEVER use this log splitter for any other
purposes than splitting wood. It is designed for
this use only. Any other use can cause serious
injury or death.
2.2 PERSONAL PROTECTIVE
EQUIPMENT
BEFORE operating this log splitter, make sure
that you adhere to the safety standards set forth
in this manual.
NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry that can
be caught by moving parts of your Log Splitter
and pull you into it. Keep clothing away from all
moving parts of your Log Splitter. Wear proper
head gear to keep hair away from moving parts.
ALWAYS wear safety
shoes. A dropped log can
seriously injure your foot.
ALWAYS wear safety
glasses or goggles. A
piece of splitting log
could fly off and hit your
eyes.
If you wear gloves, be sure they are tight fitting
without loose cuffs or draw strings.
Have a first aid kit available
should the need arise and
learn how to use it.
ALWAYS wear protective
hearing devices as needed.
PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUD
NOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS!
Tractors with or without equipment
attached can often be noisy enough to
cause permanent, partial hearing loss.
We recommend that you wear hearing
protection on a full-time basis if the noise
in the Operator's position exceeds 80db.
Noise over 85db on a long-term basis can
cause severe hearing loss. Noise over
90db adjacent to the Operator over a
long-term basis may cause permanent,
total hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss
from loud noise (from tractors, chain
saws, radios, and other such sources close
to the ear) is cumulative over a lifetime
without hope of natural recovery.