Rules for Safe Operation
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Operation
WARNING:
1.)
Before using this log lift, review the “Rules for Safe Operation” and read the log splitter operators manual thoroughly.
Failure to follow these rules may result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
2.) CRUSH HAZARD. Moving parts from log splitter can crush and cut. Keep hands and feet away from ram, wedge, and
partially split logs.
a.) When loading the log splitter, place your hands on the bark side of the log not at the ends. Never place your hands
or any part of your body between a log and any part of the log splitter.
b.) Do not pile unsplit logs in a place that will make you reach across the log splitter to load them on the beam.
c.) Do not load logs onto the beam while the ram is moving.
d.) Never leave the machine unattended with the engine running.
e.) Never operate or let anyone else operate the log splitter when under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
f.) The log splitter owner should instruct all operators in safe log splitter operation.
g.) Always operate the log splitter with all safety equipment in place and in good working order; and all controls
properly adjusted for safe operation.
h.)
Always operate the log splitter at the manufacturer’s recommended speed. The maximum speed of the engine,
pump and ram are preset within safe limits.
i.) Only use log splitter in daylight so you can see what you are doing.
j.) Use only your hand to operate the log splitter controls. Never use any other body part, a rope, cable or any other
remote device to actuate the controls.
k.) Once the control valve is actuated in the return direction, the ram is designed to keep returning by itself completely
and then stop automatically. Stay clear of the log splitter while the ram is returning. It is still powerful enough to
cause serious injury while returning.
3.) CRUSH HAZARD. Rolling logs can crush and cut. Do not place hands between rolling logs and log lift, wedge, beam,
or log cradle
4.) FLYING OBJECTS. Never attempt to split more than one (1) log at a time. Pieces of log can unexpectedly be thrown
from the machine causing serious injury.
5.) PINCH HAZARD. Cracks in logs can close quickly and pinch fingers. Keep hands clear of partially split logs.
6.) FLYING OBJECTS. Do not use the log splitter to split logs across the grain. Doing so can cause pieces of log to be
thrown from the log splitter and damage log splitter components. Split wood in the direction of the grain only. Use a
chainsaw for cutting logs across the grain.
7.) CRUSH HAZARD. Some types of wood are too stringy or tough to split completely and they may get stuck on the
wedge. Stuck logs such as this can cause serious injury unless the following rules are followed:
a.)
Retract ram 1” by moving split control to return, then stop the ram by moving the split control to neutral “N”.
b.) Turn engine off. Do not use the hydraulic force of the log splitter in any way to remove stuck logs.
c.) Do not modify the log splitter in any way or add attachments that automatically remove stuck logs. Such
modifications may create safety hazards and result in serious injury.
d.) Stuck logs should be removed from the wedge manually with a pry bar or a sledgehammer. Be extremely careful.
Make sure bystanders are clear. Wear safety goggles.
e.) Do not attempt to resplit a stuck log once it has been removed from the wedge.
8.) FIRE HAZARD. A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Do not refuel the engine until it has cooled for two
minutes.
9.) POISONOUS GAS. This product gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it,
see it, or taste it. ONLY run log splitter outdoors and away from air intakes. NEVER run log splitter inside homes,
garages, sheds, or other semi-enclosed spaces. These spaces can trap poisonous gases, EVEN IF you run a fan or
open doors and windows. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the log splitter, shut it off and get to fresh
air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
