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ITEM 61594
SAFETY
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Set Up precautions
1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are flammable, and
potentially explosive. Use proper fuel storage
and handling procedures. Do not store fuel
or other flammable materials nearby.
2. Have multiple ABC class fire extinguishers nearby.
3. Operation of this equipment may create sparks that
can start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required. The operator
should contact local fire agencies for laws or
regulations relating to fire prevention requirements.
4. Set up and operate only in a well-ventilated
area on a level, dry and solid surface
with wheels chocked.
5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, heavy-duty
work gloves, and dust mask/respirator during set up.
6. Use only lubricants and fuel recommended
in the Specifications chart of this manual.
Operating precautions
1.
CARBON MONOXIDE HAZARD
Using an engine indoors
CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide. This is a poison
you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage,
EVEN IF doors and windows are open.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away from windows,
doors, and vents.
2. Keep children away from the equipment,
especially while it is operating.
3.
DO NOT OpERATE WITH ANY GUARD
DISABLED, DAMAGED, OR REMOVED. Keep
guards in place and in good working order.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles under
full face shield, heavy-duty work gloves
and steel-toe work boots during use.
5. Keep clear of moving parts and log
during operation. Crushing hazard.
6. Do not check for hydraulic leak with hands.
High-pressure fluid can be forced under the skin
resulting in serious injury. Inspect hydraulic lines
for leakage before use; do not use if leaks found.
7. Do not split wood containing foreign
objects (nails, for example).
8. Do not use Splitter on logs longer than
23.6" or with a diameter greater than 8".
9. Hold the rounded, bark side of logs when
loading or positioning, never the ends. Do
not place hands or any body parts between
a log and any part of the Log Splitter.
10. Do not load or unload logs while
the splitter wedge is moving.
11. Do not split logs across the grain. Doing so will
damage the Log Splitter and could cause pieces of
log to be thrown, injuring the operator or bystanders.
12. Do not split more than one log at a time. A
piece of log can unexpectedly be thrown from
the machine, causing severe personal injury.
13. Remove split logs away from the Log
Splitter immediately. Split logs left near
the Log Splitter are a tripping hazard.
14. Do not tow the Log Splitter on roads or highways.
This product is not D.O.T. compliant.
15. Keep bystanders away during operation.
16. Fire Hazard! Do not fill gas tank while engine is
running. Do not operate if gasoline has been spilled.
Clean spilled gasoline before starting engine.
Do not operate near pilot light or open flame.
17. Do not touch engine during use.
Let engine cool down after use.
18. Never store fuel or other flammable
materials near the engine.
19. Industrial applications must follow
OSHA requirements.
20. Do not leave the equipment unattended when it is
running. Turn off the equipment (and remove safety
keys, if available) before leaving the work area.
21. The equipment can produce high noise levels.
Prolonged exposure to noise levels
above 85 dBA is hazardous to hearing.
Wear ear protection when operating the equipment
or when working nearby while it is operating.
