-General Safety Information (Continued)-
8. Handle fuel with care, it is highly flammable.
A. Use an approved fuel container designed for gasoline storage.
B. Never add fuel to a hot or running engine.
C. Fill the fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never indoors.
D. Replace gasoline tank cap securely and clean up all spilled fuel.
Operation
1. Before starting this log splitter, read and understand this entire manual includ-
ing the Do Be Careful and General Safety Information. Failure to follow these
rules may result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
2. Never leave the machine unattended with the power source operating.
3. Never operate the machine when you are under the influence of alcohol, drugs
or medication.
4. The machine owner must instruct all operators in the safe operation of this log
splitter.
5. Always operate the log splitter with all safety equipment in place and all con-
trols properly adjusted for safe operation.
6. Do not run the engine at excessive speeds. Doing so increases the hazard of
personal injury. Do not tamper with parts that may increase the speed recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
7. Always keep hands and feet away from moving parts.
8. Always shut off the engine when adjusting or repairing the log splitter except as
recommended by the manufacturer.
9. Do not run the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gas contains carbon monox-
ide, an odorless and deadly poisonous gas.
10. When loading the log splitter, place your hands on the sides of the log. Never
place your hands or any part of your body between a log and any part of the log
splitter.
11. Never attempt to split more than one (1) log at a time.
12. When the logs are not cut square, the longest portion of the log should be ro-
tated down and placed at the cutting wedge end.
13. Use only your hand to operate the log splitter controls.
14. Operate the log splitter using only one operator. Only the operator should be
within 10 feet of the machine while the log splitter is operating.
15. Read and follow all safety and warning decals installed on the machine.
