Wallenstein WX410, Operator'S Manual

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.6 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Please remember it is important that you read
and heed the safety signs on the Woodsplitter.
Clean or replace all safety signs if they can-
not be clearly read and understood. They are
there for your safety, as well as the safety of
others. The safe use of this machine is strictly
up to you, the operator.
2. All things with moving parts are potentially
hazardous. There is no substitute for a cau-
tious, safe-minded operator who recognizes
potential hazards and follows reasonable
safety practices. The manufacturer has
designed this Woodsplitter to be used with
all its safety equipment properly attached,
to minimize the chance of accidents. Study
this manual to make sure you have all safety
equipment attached.
3. If a safety shield or guard is removed for any
reason, it must be replaced before the ma-
chine is again operated.
4. Always lock face plate to front of loader when
attaching to prevent movement during opera-
tion.
5. Clear the work area of objects which might be
picked up and snagged or entangled in the
machine. Do not operate on slippery, wet,
muddy or icy surfaces. Good footing prevents
slipping and tripping.
6. Do not allow bystanders within 20 feet of
machine during operation. Wood chips can fly
out and injure others.
7. Do not step over or straddle splitter during
operation.
8. Do not try to split more than one log at a time.
The extra log can fly out and cause injury.
9. Keep your fingers and hands away from
cracks in the log that can open while splitting.
10. Always load logs by holding on the sides, not
the top and bottom.
11. Do not load the splitter when the wedge is in
motion.
12. Do not try to split logs across the grain. Some
kinds can burst or splinter and fly out of ma -
chine causing injury.
13. For uneven cut logs, always place the wide
end down and the most square kind against
the splitting wedge.
14. Never carry, lift or move people on loader or
frame.
15. Always use two people to handle heavy, un -
wieldy components during assembly, installa -
tion, removal or moving.
16. Never place any part of your body where it
would be in danger if movement should occur
during assembly, installation, operation, main-
taining, repairing, removal or moving.
17. Do not walk or work under a raised machine
or attachment unless it is securely blocked or
held in position. Do not depend on the skid
steer hydraulic system to hold the machine or
attachment in place.
18. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which
can hinder alertness or coordination while
operating this equipment. Consult your doc-
tor about operating this machine while taking
prescription medications.
19. Do not allow riders on this machine at any
time. There is no safe place for any riders.
20. Before you operate the machine, check over
all hydraulic lines, hoses, connections and
components. Replace any worn or damaged
parts immediately. Tighten all leaking fittings.
21. Never allow children to operate or be around
this machine.
22. Do not operate on slopes or hillsides. Sloping
terrain can cause logs to roll or slip.
23. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelry, and clothing
away from all moving and/or rotating parts.
24. Review safety instructions annually.