Part I: General Safety Rules
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C.
Replace rubber fuel lines and grommets when worn or damaged and after 5 years of
use.
D.
Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the engine to cool
completely. Don't handle gasoline if you or anyone nearby is smoking, or if you're near
anything that could cause it to ignite or explode. Reinstall the fuel tank cap and fuel
container cap securely.
E.
If you spill gasoline, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away from
the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the gas vapors have
dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard and properly dispose of the
waste.
F.
Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure. Never store a
machine that has gas in the tank, or a fuel container, near an open flame or spark such
as a water heater, space heater, clothes dryer or furnace.
G.
Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Shut down the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent
accidental starting, wait 5 minutes before making adjustments or repairs.
H.
Never tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The governor controls the maximum
safe operation speed and protects the engine. Over-speeding the engine is dangerous
and will cause damage to the engine and to the other moving parts of the machine. If
required, see your authorized dealer for engine governor adjustments.
I.
Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
J.
Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
K.
Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover
removed. Removal of such parts could create a fire hazard. Do not use flammable
solutions to clean the air filter.
L.
The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause a severe burn; do not touch.
General Safety
WARNING
Operating this Log Splitter safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or
serious injury. Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you. Always take the
following precautions when operating this Log Splitter:
A.
Your Log Splitter is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all
times. The machine is designed to split logs. Do not use it for any other purpose.
B.
Know how to stop the Log Splitter quickly; see “stopping the engine” in
Part III.
C.
Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surface. Exercise caution to
avoid slipping or falling.
D.
See manufacturer’s instructions for proper opera
tion and installation of accessories.
E.
Never use the machine without ensuring that all guards and shields are in place.
F.
Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard
parts on the Log Splitter. This includes all shields and guards. Modifications to your
