DANGER:
Your log splitter was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As
with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. If
you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
Read and understand the separate log splitter manual and this manual. Learn to operate this equipment
in a safe manner. Familiarize yourself with all of the controls in a safe environment before starting to
work with log splitting equipment.
DO NOT under any circumstances alter this 4-way wedge. This equipment was designed and
engineered in accordance with operating instructions. Altering this equipment, or using this equipment
in such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities and capacities, could result in serious injury or
fatality and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Allow ONLY responsible adults who have read all applicable manuals to operate log splitting
equipment. NEVER allow children to operate log splitting equipment.
NEVER operate or allow someone to operate log splitting equipment while under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication. Being coherent is essential for safety.
ALWAYS use outdoors with adequate ventilation. DON’T run the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust
gases contain carbon monoxide. This odorless gas can be deadly when inhaled.
NEVER use splitter for any other purpose than splitting wood. Any other use can result in injury. Your
splitter is a precision piece of power equipment, not a toy. Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all
times.
ONLY a single operator is to load and operate the log splitter. KEEP all others, including pets and
children, a minimum of 20 feet away from your work area. More accidents occur when more than one
person operates the log splitter than any other time.
ALWAYS wear protective gear such as safety goggles, protective hearing device, steel-toed shoes, and
tight-fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs.
NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of the splitter and pull you
into it. Keep hair away from moving parts.
NEVER operate your splitter on wet, muddy, or icy surfaces. KEEP work area clean of split wood. Safe
footing is essential in preventing accidents.
ONLY operate splitter on level ground with wheels blocked, not on the side of a hill. It could tip, or
rolling logs, poor footing, etc. could cause an accident.
NEVER operate your splitter near a flame or spark. Hydraulic oil and gasoline are flammable and can
explode.
NEVER fill gas tank while the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual.
When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be
alert to the possibility of personal injury.
Read this manual completely. Log splitting equipment can amputate hands, feet, and throw
objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS