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DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided,will result in serious injury and possibly death.
WARNING indicates a potential hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE indicates information considered important, but not hazard-related (e.g., messages relating to property
damaged).
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Log splitter engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon monoxide will
cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death.
If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh air immediately.
Using an engine indoors
CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES
. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison you
cannot see or smell.
NEVER
use inside a home or garage,
EVEN IF
doors and windows are open.
ONLY
use
OUTSIDE
and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to the
manufacturer’s instructions to protect your home and loved ones from possible harm.
Moving parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/or accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can result.
Keep hands and feet clear moving parts. Tie up long hair and remove jewelry before operating the device. Operate equipment
only fully assembled and with guards in place.
DO NOT
wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or items that could become caught.
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can start fires around dry vegetation.
Spark arrestor may be required. The operator should contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire preven-
tion requirements.
Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on contact. Combustible material can catch fire on contact.
DO NOT
touch hot surfaces.
Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Maintain at least 3 ft. (91.4 cm) of clearance on all sides to ensure adequate cooling.
Maintain at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance from combustible materials.
Crush Hazard
Wedge can cut through skin and break bones and in extreme cases amputate limbs and digits. Keep all limbs away from
wedge and endplate at all times.
Skin Injection Hazard. High pressure hydraulic oil can break skin and cause sever injury.
Make sure all fittings are seated firmly and tightly secured before applying pressure. Relieve system of pressure before
servicing.
