8
SAFETY
YOU
are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your SurgeMaster Trailer Wood
Splitter.
YOU
must ensure that you and anyone
else who is going to use, maintain or work around
the Trailer Wood Splitter be familiar with the use
and maintenance procedures and related
SAFE-
TY
information contained in this manual. This
manual will take you step-by-step through your
working day and alerts you to all good safety prac-
tices that should be used while using the Trailer
Wood Splitter.
Remember,
YOU
are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also the
people around you. Make these practices a work-
ing part of your safety program. Be certain that
EVERYONE
using this equipment is familiar with
the recommended use and maintenance proce-
dures and follows all the safety precautions. Most
accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or
death by ignoring good safety practices.
2.1 SAFETY DO'S & DON'TS'
• DO
give operating instructions to operators or
employees before allowing them to operate
the machine, and REVIEW annually thereaf-
ter.
• DO
read and understand ALL Safety and Op-
erating instructions in the manual and follow
them. Most accidents can be
avoided. The most important
safety device on this equip-
ment is a SAFE operator.
• DO NOT
expect a person who has not read
and understood all use and safety instructions
to operate the machine. An untrained opera-
tor is not qualified and exposes himself and
bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
It is the owners responsibility to the operator
to ensure familiarity and understanding of the
machine.
• DO NOT
modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
• DO NOT
allow riders while towing the ma-
chine.
• DO NOT
risk injury or death by ignoring good
safety practices.
• DO
review safety related items annually with
all personnel who will operating or maintaining
the Trailer Wood Splitter.
• DO
have a first-aid kit available for use should
the need arise and know how
to use it.
• DO
read and understand all
safety signs located on the
machine before using, main-
taining, adjusting or cleaning the Trailer Wood
Splitter.
• DO
have a fire extinguisher available
for use should the need arise and
know how to use it.
• DO
inspect and secure all guards
before starting.
• DO
wear appropriate protective gear. This list
includes but is not limited to:
• A hard hat
• Heavy gloves
• Wet weather
gear
• Hearing Protec-
tion
• Respirator or
filter mask
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
• DO
wear suitable ear protec-
tion for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.
• DO
prepare before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplug-
ging:
• stop the machine,
• shut off the engine,
• remove ignition key and place in your
pocket,
• wait for all moving parts to stop
• clear the area of people, especially small
children.
• set tow vehicle brake
• DO
check splitting bed, air vents, intakes and
exhausts, that they are clear of debris prior to
starting the machine
• DO NOT
touch hot engine parts, muffler, muf
-
fler cover, engine body, engine oil, etc. during
operation and after the engine has been shut
off. Contact may cause burns.
• DO NOT
modify, disable or change in any way
the safety controls.
• DO
think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
