model no. 060-3895-8 | contact us 1.866.523.5218
model no. 060-3895-8 | contact us 1.866.523.5218
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Important Saf
ety Instructions
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IMPORTANT! READ AND UNDERSTAND
ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
Failure to follow safety instructions may
result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious
personal injury.
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Read and understand all instructions and
all labels affixed to the log splitter. Learn
the applications, limitations, and specific
potential hazards before using this log
splitter.
PERSONAL SAFETY
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Do not operate the log splitter while under
the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication.
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Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and
use common sense. Do not operate the log
splitter when you are tired.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing,
neckties, or jewellery that can get caught
and draw you into moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid, steel-toed footwear
should be worn when working with the log
splitter. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair and prevent it from getting
caught in the log splitter.
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Always wear safety goggles. The use of a
log splitter can result in foreign objects being
thrown into your eyes which can result in
severe or permanent eye damage. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact-resistant
lenses; they are not safety glasses.
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Never stand on the log splitter. Never allow
anyone to ride on the machine. Do not
transport anything or anyone on the log
splitter. Serious injury could occur if the
machine is tipped or jarred.
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Do not remove jammed logs using your
hand.
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Keep hands away from moving parts. Do not
place your hands in splits and cracks that
open in the log. They may close suddenly
which could cause severe crushing or
amputation.
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Keep your hands away from the controls
while logs are being loaded and unloaded.
Ensure that the loader and the operator are
positioned in the safe area at the control
end of the log splitter while the log pusher
is moving.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
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Always unplug the log splitter from the
power supply when it is not in use, and
before making adjustments, changing parts,
cleaning, or servicing the log splitter.
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If an extension cord is needed, make sure
to use a proper extension cord. The cord
should be no longer than 32.5’ (10 m) with a
cross-section of no less than 1/8” (2.5 mm)
and a wire size (A.W.G.) of 12 in order to
allow sufficient flow of electric current to the
motor. An undersized cord may result in loss
of power and overheating.
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Electrical connections must be made with
protected material suitable for outdoor
use. Avoid using loose and inadequately
insulated connections.
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Only use an electrical circuit having
adequate protection and capacity
corresponding to the power, voltage,
and frequency of the log splitter. Ensure
that there is a ground connection and a
regulation differential switch upstream.
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Ground the log splitter. This log splitter is
equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding pin. Insert the plug to a matching
electrical outlet. Do not modify the plug or
remove the grounding pin.
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Do not touch the metal prongs of the electric
cord plug when inserting or removing the
plug from an electrical outlet. Prevent body
contact with grounded surfaces such as
pipes, radiators, rangers, and refrigerators.
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Never open the pushbutton box. Contact a
qualified electrician if it is necessary to open
this box.
WORK AREA SAFETY
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Place the log splitter on a flat, stable, and
level surface that is 24–30” (60–75 cm) high.
Operate the log splitter in a location where
there is plenty of room for handling.
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To prevent unintended movement during
operation, anchor the log splitter to the work
area if it tends to slip, move, or slide.
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Keep the work area clean. A cluttered
workplace invites accidents. Do not leave
tools or pieces of wood on the log splitter
during operation.
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Before beginning any work using the log
splitter, make sure the work area has
sufficient lighting and that no obstructions
will interfere with the safety of operation.
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Do not operate the log splitter in dangerous
environments. Do not use the log splitter
in wet or damp conditions, and do not
expose it to rain. In order to avoid potential
fire hazards, never use the log splitter in
an explosive atmosphere where there
are fumes from paint, solvents, and other
flammable liquids.
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Keep children and visitors away. Never
allow children or untrained adults to
operate the log splitter.
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Make the workshop childproof. Disconnect
the power cord. Store the log splitter away
from children and other individuals not
qualified to use it. Keep the workshop
locked.
SAFE OPERATION
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Always check the oil level before using the
log splitter.
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Keep all guards in place and in working
order.
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Always inspect the log splitter before
turning it on. Make it a habit to check the
log splitter for oil leaks around the ram
cylinder. Do not operate the log splitter if
oil is leaking. Refer to the Troubleshooting
section in this manual.
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Check for damaged parts. Inspect the log
splitter, including the splitting wedge and
guards, for any malfunctioning or damaged
components, cracks, and deformation.
Replace damaged, missing, or faulty parts
before using the log splitter.
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Check for alignment of moving parts,
binding of moving parts, mounting and
any other conditions that may affect the
operation of the log splitter.
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Do not place the log splitter on the ground
during operation. Doing so creates an
awkward operating position in which the
operator’s face is close to the machine thus
increasing the risk of being struck by wood
chips or debris.
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The log splitter must always be operated
by only one person. If another person is
helping to load logs to be split, do not start
the machine until that person is clear of the
operating zone. Never ask another person
for help in freeing a jammed log.
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Inspect the log before loading it on the
log splitter. Ensure there are no nails or
foreign objects in the logs to be split. The
logs should be cut as squarely as possible.
Branches must be cut off flush with the
trunk.
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Always pay attention to the movement of
the log pusher. Do not load a log until the
log pusher has stopped. Do not attempt
to remove split logs until the machine has
totally completed its work cycle and has
stopped.
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Never attempt to split more than one log
at a time.
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Do not force the log splitter. It will do the job
better and safer at the feed rate for which it
was designed.
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Do not attempt to split logs that are
larger than the log capacity indicated in
the Specifications section. Doing so is
dangerous and may damage the machine.
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Only use the log splitter for its intended
purpose. Do not force the machine to do a
job for which it was not designed.
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Never leave the log splitter unattended
while it is running. Turn the power off. Do
not leave the machine until it comes to a
complete stop.
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Consult the instruction manual before
servicing. Product repairs and service
must be performed only by qualified repair
personnel.
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Maintain the log splitter with care. Keep
the log splitter clean and the blade sharp
for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
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Do not dump used oil into drains, soil,
or water. Dispose of used oil only at an
authorized collection point, or follow the
regulations that are in effect in your area.
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Only use the parts and accessories
supplied with this product or specifically
designated for use with this product
by the manufacturer. Using other parts
and accessories not designated by the
manufacturer could result in personal injury
or property damage.
Important Saf
ety Instructions
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
