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Responsibility of Operator:
Training Safety:
Preparation Safety:
1. Carefully read and follow these safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
2. Know your product. Read and understand this manual before use. Compare the illustrations to machine.
Learn location and function of all controls. Thoroughly understanding the unit before use will result in the
best performance and safety.
3. Follow all instructions when assembling the unit. If the unit was purchased in assembled condition, the
operator must check the machine carefully to make sure it was assembled according the instructions in the
manual before use.
4. Regularly inspect the Log Splitter. Make sure parts are not bent, damaged, or loose.
5. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only. The intended purpose is to split wood for use in fireplaces.
6. Operate the machine only with guards, shields, and other safety items in place and working correctly.
7. Service the machine only with authorized or approved replacement parts.
8. Complete all unit maintenance and adjustments according to the instructions in this manual.
- Look for this symbol on your Log Splitter to point out important safety precautions.
It means:
“ Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety Is Involved.”
Do not use Log Splitter in wet or in rainy conditions due to risk of electrical hazard. Electrical shock may result.
The Log Splitter is capable of amputating or crushing hands and fingers. Read and follow all warnings and
safety instructions on the Log Splitter and in this manual. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death to
you or bystanders.
In order to avoid electrical or crushing hazard when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs,
always disconnect plug from electrical source.
1. Read, understand and follow the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the machine and disengage the
controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment without
proper instruction.
3. Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 10 feet (3 m) from the machine while it is in operation. Stop
the machine if anyone enters the area.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people,
their property and themselves.
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the Log Splitter is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
2. Operate only on level ground to ensure machine stability. Do not operate or transport Log Splitter on
slopes greater than 5 degrees. It is recommended that the Log Splitter be placed on a stable, flat and level
work platform approximately 24-30 inches high. Always use two adults to lift the unit.
3. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments and safety goggles. Avoid
loose-fitting clothes or jewelry and use protective footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Wear leather work gloves. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair, preventing it from getting
caught in the Log Splitter.
4. During operation, foreign objects can be ejected and can result is severe eye damage. Always wear safety
glasses with side shields or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair.
Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
5. Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes or flammable dust.
6. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the motor is connected to an electrical source.
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