IMPORTANT NOTE:
This log splitter is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved
forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark
arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in efffective
working order by the operator. Always check the legal requirements in your area.
TOWING SAFETY
ALWAYS
check
all
local
and
state
regulations
regarding
towing,
licensing,
and
lights
before
towing
your
log
splitter.
ALWAYS
check
before
towing
to
make
sure
that
the
log
splitter
is
correctly
and
securely
attached
to
the
towing
vehicle
and
that
the
safety
chains
are
secured
to
the
hitch
or
bumper
of
the
vehicle
with
enough
slack
to
allow
turning.
Always
use
a
Class
I,
2”
ball
with
this
log
splitter.
NEVER
carry
any
cargo
or
wood
on
your
log
splitter.
NEVER
allow
anyone
to
sit
or
ride
on
your
log
splitter.
ALWAYS
disconnect
your
log
splitter
from
the
towing
vehicle
before
operating
it.
ALWAYS
be
careful
when
backing
up
with
your
log
splitter
in
tow.
It
could
jackknife.
ALWAYS
allow
for
added
length
of
your
log
splitter
when
turning,
parking,
crossing
intersections
and
in
all
driving
situations.
NEVER
exceed
45
k
ph
when
towing
your
log
splitter.
Towing
the
log
splitter
at
speeds
higher
than
45
k
ph
could
result
in
loss
of
control,
damage
to
the
equipment
,
serious
injury
or
death.
Adjust
towing
speed
for
terrain
and
conditions.
Be
extra
cautious
when
towing
over
rough
terrain
especially
railroad
crossings.
Never tow on public land/ roads unless it
complies with the New Zealand law.
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