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SAFETY
OXDALE PRODUCRS REQUIRES THAT ANYONE OPERATING OR
MAINTAINING THE LOG SPLITTER SHALL READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL SAFETY, OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA CONTAINED IN
THIS USER MANUAL BEFORE USING THE LOG SPLITTER.
The log splitter is powered by a Honda Engine. A copy of the
Honda owner’s manual should accompany this instruction
manual. Please contact us if this is missing. Hydraulic action
provides the force to drive a splitting wedge into a log. Never
operate the log splitter persons are in the area, especially small
children. Hazards associated with log splitting may be pinch
points, splinters, eye injury and entanglement.
IT IS FOR SINGLE PERSON USE ONLY.
YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SAFE OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE OF THE LOG SPLITTER. THE MOST IMPORTANT
SAFETY DEVICE ON THE EQUIPMENT IS THE SAFE OPERATOR.
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Keep two hands on the operating leavers at all time,
never put hands or fingers between the wedge and the
log to be split or near moving parts. Always stop the
machine before cleaning it or making adjustments.
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The operator should wear suitable PPE including eye
protection, gloves and safety boots. Close fitting
clothing should be worn to reduce the risk of
entanglement.
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Never stand either side of the log splitter whilst
operating. Logs can sometimes split apart violently e.g.
due to knots. Stand in front of the machine to minimise
risk from falling debris.
