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LOG SPLITTER | User manual
February 2021
2.2
General Safety
1.
Read the operator’s Manual and all safety signs carefully before operating, maintaining, adjusting or removing
the Log splitter.
2.
Operate only at safe distance from bystanders. Clear the area of people, especially small children, before
starting.
3.
Never split wood in wet or slippery conditions
4.
Never stand on, straddle, or climb over the log splitter at any time
5.
Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield prior to use.
6.
Always retract the ram and uncouple the log splitter from the hydraulic remotes before moving, adjusting,
servicing or to remove any debris.
7.
Review safety related items annually with all personnel who will operate or maintain the Log splitter.
8.
Do not operate machine if you feel unwell or physically unfit, in which case you should stop working.
9.
This machine was designed with safety very much in mind. However, there is no real substitute for caution and
attention in preventing accidents. Once an accident has happened, it is too late to think about what you should
have done.
10. Never exceed the limits of a piece of machinery. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safety, is in question – DON’T
TRY IT.
11. Do not repair a hydraulic leak while it is under pressure, oil at high pressure can penetrate the skin and cause
severe injury.
2.3
Operating Safety
The Log splitter must be operated safely to prevent or minimize the risk of minor or moderate injury. Unsafe
operation can create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when operating this log
splitter:
1.
Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their
property, and themselves.
2.
Wear long pants while splitting wood.
3.
Always cut the ends of the log you are splitting as squarely as possible.
4.
Never split more than one log at a time unless the ram has been fully extended and a second log is needed to
complete the split of the first log.
5.
Never put anything between the log guiding plates and the side of a log; logs spread as they are forced against
the wedge.
6.
Never operate the ram in a stalled position for more than 5 seconds. the hydraulic fluid may overheat and
damage the machine. if the wood being split is excessively hard, stop the machine, rotate the log 90° and try
again. if you still cannot split the log, reject the log as it exceeds the capacity of the machine.
7.
Never leave the wood splitter unattended. if you leave the area, unplug the power source.
8.
Clean up as you work; accumulated split wood and wood chips can create a hazardous work environment.
9.
Always check the alignment of moving parts and for damaged or worn parts.
10. Keep all nuts and bolts tight and keep the equipment and attachments in good operating condition.
11. Review safety instructions with all operators annually.
