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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
General Practices
1.
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place
for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2.
Be familiar with all controls and proper operation. Know
how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
3.
Never allow children under 16 years to operate this
machine. Children,16 years and over, should read and
understand instructions and safety rules in this manual
and should be trained and supervised by a parent.
4.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction.
5.
Many accidents occur when more than one person
operates the machine. If a helper is assisting in loading
logs, never activate the control until the helper is a
minimum of 10 feet from the machine.
6.
Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 20
feet from the machine while it is in operation.
7.
Never allow anyone to ride on this machine.
8.
Never transport cargo on this machine.
9.
Hydraulic log splitters develop high fluid pressures during
operation. Fluid escaping through a pin hole opening can
penetrate your skin and cause blood poisoning,
gangrene, or death. Give attention to the following
instructions at all times:
a.
Do not check for leaks with your hand.
b.
Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked,
cracked, or damaged hoses, fitting, or tubing.
c.
Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system
pressure before changing or adjusting fittings,
hoses, tubing, or other system components.
d.
Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or
valve.
5.
Leaks can be detected by passing cardboard or wood,
while wearing protective gloves and safety glasses, over
the suspected area. Look for discoloration of cardboard
or wood.
6.
If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor immediately.
Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper
medical treatment is not administered immediately.
7.
Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe,
secure footing.
8.
If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion
engine and it is intended for use near any unimproved
forest, brush, or grass covered land, the engine exhaust
should be equipped with a spark arrester. Make sure you
comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes.
Take appropriate firefighting equipment with you.
9.
This machine should be used for splitting wood only, do
not use it for any other purpose.
10. Follow the instructions in the manual(s) provided with any
attachment(s) for this machine.
Preparation
1.
Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots.
2.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during
operating this machine.
3.
Never wear jewelry or loose clothing that might become
entangled in moving or rotating parts of the machine.
4.
Make sure machine is on level surface before operating.
5.
Always block machine to prevent unintended movement,
and lock in either horizontal or vertical position.
6.
Always operate this machine from the operator zone(s)
specified in the manual.
7.
Logs should be cut with square ends prior to splitting.
8.
Use log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light.
9.
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme
care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious
personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on
yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin
and change immediately.
a.
Use only an approved gasoline container.
b.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other
sources of ignition.
c.
Never fuel machine indoors.
d.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the
engine is hot or running.
e.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before
refueling.
f.
Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill tank to no more
than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide
space for fuel expansion.
g.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and
WARNING:
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger
the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal
injury. When you see this symbol -
heed its warning
.
WARNING:
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects
or other reproductive harm.
DANGER:
This machine 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. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the
following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
