3
SAFETY
Do not remove jammed logs
with your hands.
Caution! Thrown objects.
Before starting any repair
maintenance or cleaning,
always disconnect the power.
A v o i d i n j u r y f r o m t h e
movement
of
the
splitting blade.
Keep bystanders away from
the working area.
Do not split wood when
transporting your machine.
Do not split wood when
your machine is leaning.
Safety Warnings & Instructions
UNDERSTAND YOUR LOG SPLITTER
INSPECT YOUR LOG SPLITTER
DRESS PROPERLY
PROTECT YOUR EYES AND FACE
EXTENSION CORDS
DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND MEDICATION
AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
Read and understand the owner's
manual and labels affixed to the log
splitter. Learn its application and
limitations and take note of
the potential hazards caused by
misuse. Familiarise yourself with
the machine controls and their proper
operation.
Do not operate the log splitter while
under the influence of drugs, alcohol,
or any medication that could affect
your ability to use it properly.
Always operate your log splitter on dry,
solid, level ground. Never operate your
log splitter on slippery, wet, muddy, or icy
surfaces. The location you choose should
be free from any tall grass, brush, or other
interferences. There should be plenty of
room
for
operation.
Keep
y
our
w
ork
area
tidy
and
well
lit.
Cluttered areas
can cause
injuries.
To
avoid
tripping,
do
not leave tools, logs,
or other
components laying around the work
area.
Check your log splitter before turning
i t o n . K e e p g u a r d s i n p l a c e a n d
in working order. Form a habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool area
before turning it on. Replace damaged,
missing or failed parts before using
it. Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws,
hydraulic fittings, hose clamps, etc. are
securely tightened. Always check the
oil level in the hydraulic oil tank. Never
operate your log splitter when it is in
need of repair or is in poor mechanical
condition. Before starting work, test
the stopping devices to keep them in
safe working condition.
Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches).
They can be caught in moving parts.
Protective electrically non-conductive
gloves, non-skid footwear and hearing
protection are recommended when
working. Wear protective hair covering
to contain long hair, preventing it from
get caught in machinery.
Any log splitter may throw foreign
objects into the eyes. This can cause
permanent eye damage. Always wear
safety goggles. Everyday eyeglasses
have only impact resistant lenses. They
are not safety glasses.
Improper use of extension cords may
cause inefficient operation of the log
splitter which can result in overheating. Be
sure the extension cord is no longer than
10m and its section is no less than 2.5mm
2
to allow sufficient current flow to the
motor. Avoid use of free and inadequately
insulated connections. Connections must
be made with protected material suitable
for outdoor use.
Do not use the log splitter in wet or
damp areas
,
or expose it to rain. Do not
use it in areas where fumes from paint,
solvents or flammable liquids pose a
potential hazard.
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