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DECsaALS
SAFETY DECALS
Make sure that all safety warning decals are in good condition and readable. Always replace missing or defaced decals.
Contact us for replacement decals.
SAFETY
SYMBOLS
This page depicts and describes safety symbols that may appear on this product. Read, understand, and follow all
instructions on the machine before attempting to assemble and operate.
Symbol
Description
READ THE OPERATOR
’S MANUAL(S)
Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate.
FACE PROTECTION
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields, or a face shield when
operating this product as well as ear protection.
WARNING
— MOVING WEDGE
Keep hands away from wedge, moving part, end plate, and partially split wood.
BYSTANDERS
Keep bystanders, helpers and children at least 10 metre away.
SINGLE OPERATOR
Only one person should operate the machine at a time. The adult who loads and stabilizes
the log must be the person who operates control handle.
WARNING
— PRESSURISED FLUID
Never check for hose leaks with your hands. High pressure fluid can escape through a pin
hole leak and cause serious injury by puncturing the skin and causing blood poisoning.
OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING
&
STOPPING
THE
ENGINE
Refer to the Engine Operat
or’s manual packed with your log splitter for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
1. Place the log splitter on flat, dry, solid ground.
2. Block both wheels to prevent your log splitter from moving
during operation.
See FIGURE 15.
3. Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical position
and lock into place.
WARNING!
Take extra care when raising and
lowering the beam as it is fairly heavy. Having
a
second person assist with raising or lowering
the beam is recommended.
4. To place the beam in the
Vertical
Position
proceeds as
follows:
1) Pull the horizontal beam lock lever out and rotate it
downward, so it rests against the side of the lock and
remains unlocked. See FIGURE 16.
(FIGURE
16)
2) Use both your hands to lift up the beam, and flip it over
to the vertical position, then rotate the horizontal
lock lever back up the tongue to release the lock.
Beam
5. To place the beam in the
Horizontal
Position
proceeds
as follows:
1) Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.
2)
The horizontal beam lock is self-locking. The spring
loaded lock will snap into place when the beam is
lowered into position.
Tongue
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