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• DON’T OVERREACH
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never stand on log splitter.
Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tools is unin-
tentionally contacted. Do not store anything above or near the log splitter
where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.
• DON’T FORCE TOOL
It will do a better and safer job at its design rate. Don’t use log splitter for
a purpose for which it was not intended. Do not, under any circumstan-
ces, alter your log splitter. This equipment was designed and engineered
to be used in accordance with the operating instructions. Altering the
equipment, or using the equipment in such a way as to circumvent its de-
sign capabilities and capacities, could result in serious or fatal injury and
will void the warranty. Never try to split logs larger than those indicated
in the specifications table. This could be dangerous and may damage
the machine.
• NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED
Don’t leave tool until it has come to a complete stop.
• AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED ACCIDENT
Do not straddle or reach across the splitting area when operating the
log splitter. Never pile logs to be split in a manner that will cause you to
reach across the log splitter. Only use your hands to operate the control
levers. Never use your foot, knee, a rope, or any other extension devi-
ce. Always pay full attention to the movement of the wedge ram. Never
attempt to load your log splitter while the ram is in motion. Keep hands
out of the way of all moving parts. Never try to split two logs on top of
each other. One of them may fly up and hit you.
• PROTECT YOUR HANDS
When the ram of the log splitter is in the return mode, keep your hands
off the machine – the log splitter is designed to automatically stop when
the cylinder is full retracted. Keep you hands away from splits and cracks
which open in the log. They may close suddenly and crush or amputate
your hands. Do not remove jammed logs with you hands.
• DISCONNECT POWER
Unplug when not in use, before making adjustments, changing parts,
cleaning, or working on the log splitter. Consult technical manual before
servicing.