Splitting Operation
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1. Put on protective
clothing / gear
Wear the following protective clothing and safety gear.
1)
Eye protection
. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating the machine.
Pieces of log may fly out and serious eye injury can occur.
2)
Boots
. Falling logs can crush feet. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots when
operating or helping to load logs.
3)
Gloves
. Wear snug fitting gloves without draw strings or loose cuffs.
4)
Hearing protection
. The use of ear plugs or other hearing protection device is
recommended.
5)
No Loose / dangling
. Loose or dangling apparel can become entangled in moving
parts. Never wear jewelry or loose-fitting clothing.
2. Lock & block
Secure log splitter from unintended movement. Check that:
1)
The tow bar leg is locked in the DOWN position AND the jack is RAISED so that the
log splitter's weight is supported on the leg.
(In this position, the splitter is level for splitting and less likely to roll during
operation.)
2) The wheels are blocked.
3. Start engine
Turn the kill switch to the "run" position before starting engine.
For location refer to the Machine Component Identification section of your manual.
Start the engine.
See the engine owner's manual for engine starting instructions.
Note:
a) Make sure the hydraulic oil is above 10
F before starting the engine. Cold hydraulic oil
can damage the hydraulic pump.
b) If outdoor air temperature is below 32
F, allow log splitter to warm up by extending
and returning the wedge several times before splitting wood.
W
ARNING:
Burns.
To avoid burns, stay clear of hot muffler if you are starting a warm engine.
Carbon monoxide
. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas
that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick,
dizzy, or weak while using the log splitter, shut off the engine and get to fresh air
RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Other exhaust dangers
. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain
vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of
exhaust.
4. Use power log lift
to load log
(optional)
Use the power log lift to load log onto the beam.
NOTE: You can also load logs manually onto the beam. However, note that musculoskeletal
injury can result from lifting logs onto the log splitter if proper lifting techniques are not
used or the logs are too heavy for a person's size, weight, or strength. In some cases, logs
as small as 8" in diameter and 14" in length may be heavier than what some persons
should be repeatedly lifting onto the splitter.
The use of the power log lift can greatly reduce the need to lift logs. Employers are
advised to consider NIOSH lifting guidelines when assigning employees to log splitting
tasks for an extended period of time.
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