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Before Each Use – Work Site Selection and Set Up
Step Two: Work site selection and log splitter set-up
WARNING
It is important to select an appropriate work site and properly set up the log splitter in order to
minimize the risk of slips and falls, equipment rolling or tipping over, carbon monoxide poisoning,
and accidental fires.
1. Select location
Select an appropriate location for operating the log splitter.
Requirements:
1. Dry-level surface with good footing. Stay clear of areas with mud, ice, tall grass, weeds,
brush, or snow.
2. Outdoors and far away from windows, doors and air intakes.
WARNING:
The running skid steer engine 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 buildings or semi-enclosed spaces.
These spaces can trap poisonous gases, EVEN if you run a fan or open windows.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy or weak while using the log splitter, shut off the engine
and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide
poisoning.
2.
Fire precautions
Take the following precautions against fire:
Keep a fire extinguisher available (classified for both ordinary combustibles & flammable
liquids) as a precautionary measure when operating the log splitter in dry areas.
3. Position splitter
7’ from any
combustibles or
flammable
liquids
Position skid steer exhaust and other hot elements of the skid steer engine at least
7 ft. from combustible objects during operation.
Hot exhaust fumes from skid steer could cause fire. Also, hydraulic oil leaking or spraying on
hot engine can ignite.
4. Engage parking
brake
Make sure the skid steer’s parking brake is engaged before operating the log
splitter.
WARNING
:
If the parking brake is not engaged, the skid steer could roll while you
are operating the log splitter. Personal injury could result.
5. Apply grease
Apply grease to the beam.
NEVER adjust the pressure setting of the valve.
If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound is, see a doctor at once.
A typical injection injury may be a small puncture wound that does not look serious.
However, severe infection or reaction can result if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately by a doctor who is familiar with injection injuries.
6. Shields
/
guards Replace all guards and shields after servicing the log splitter.