Operating Safety
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ALLOW ONLY ONE (1) PERSON TO LOAD AND OPERATE THE LOG SPLIT-
TER.
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Allow only adults to operate the log splitter - no one under the age of 18.
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Always keep bystanders, including children and pets, at least twenty-five (25)
feet away from the work area. Only the operator should stand near the equip-
ment and only within the safe operating area prescribed in this manual (see the
photos on safe and unsafe operating zones in the “Operation” section.)
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When the ram of the log splitter is in the return mode, keep your hands off the
machine — the log splitter is designed to automatically stop when the cylinder
is fully retracted.
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ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire when the log splitter is not in operation.
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Do not allow any person to operate the log splitter until they have read and
understood the safe operating instructions contained in this manual.
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Do not, under any circumstances, alter your log splitter. This equipment was
designed and engineered to be used in accordance with the operating instruc-
tions. Altering the equipment, or using the equipment in such a way as to cir-
cumvent its design capabilities and capacities, could result in serious or fatal
injury and WlLL VOID THE WARRANTY.
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Never operate, or allow anyone else to operate, this equipment while under the
influence of medication, drugs, or alcohol.
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Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that may get caught or become entan-
gled in the log splitter.
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NEVER place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log
and ram during the forward or reverse stroke.
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DO NOT STRADDLE OR REACH ACROSS THE SPLITTING AREA WHEN
OPERATING THE LOG SPLITTER.
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Do not step over your log splitter when the engine is running, because you may
trip or accidentally engage the ram.
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NEVER attempt to load your log splitter while the ram is in motion.
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Only use your hand to operate the control lever. NEVER use your foot, knee, a
rope, or any other extension device.
Log Splitting Safety
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Always keep your fingers away from any cracks that open in the log during the
splitting operation.
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