Safety
OXDALE PRODUCTS 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 an attachment for tractors. It is for
SINGLE PERSON USE ONLY
. Hydraulic
action provides the force to drive a splitting wedge into a log. Never operate the log splitter if
unauthorized persons are in the area, especially small children. Hazards associated with log
splitting may be pinch points, splinters, eye injury, and entanglement.
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the log splitter. The most
important safety device on the equipment is a safe operator.
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Never put hands or fingers between wedge and 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,
ear protection and
safety boots. Close fitting clothing should be worn to reduce risk of entanglement. The safety
decals and other labels on the machine are shown on the following page.
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Never stand either side of the log splitter while operating. Logs can sometimes split apart
violently eg due to knots. Stand in front of the machine to minimize risk from falling debris.
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Never hold top of log while setting in place or splitting.
Never split two logs on top of each other.
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The log splitter is very powerful, but some hard or wet wood can be difficult to split. Do not
force the wedge as this could cause injury to yourself and damage to the log splitter.
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Never let children operate machinery. Do not leave machine unattended when running.
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Both ends of each log should be cut as square as possible to help prevent log from riding out
of splitter. This is also aided by the three holes in the log platform having raised edges to
reduce the risk of slipping.
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Always choose a working area free from obstructions and then keep the working area free from
obstructions such as logs and split wood.
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Machine is for single person operation only using both hands on the operating lever.
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Operate splitter on solid level ground. Always ensure parking brake is engaged on tractor.
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The log splitter is designed only for splitting wood. Using it for any other purpose may damage
it
and be dangerous to the user and others.
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Ensure that the machine is securely attached to the tractor at all times whilst in use, and stored
safely when not in use in a dry place.
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