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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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.
1.3 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.
1.4 Storage Safety
1. Store the machine in an area away from human activity.
2. Do not permit children to play on or around the stored machine.
3. Store the machine in a dry, level area.
4. Clean grease and oil as required and protect it from the elements.
