LS5T 5 Ton Log Splitter
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IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING!
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could
endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all
instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with
these instructions may result in injury. When you see this symbol.
HEED ITS WARNING!
CALIFORNIA PROPOSTION 65
WARNING:
You can create dust when you cut, sand, drill or grind
materials such as wood, paint, metal, concrete, cement, or other masonry.
This dust often contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects,
or other reproductive harm. Wear protective gear.
WARNING:
This product or its power cord may contain chemicals,
including lead, known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
DANGER!
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices in
this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error can result in serious
injury.
This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing debris.
Failure to observe the safety instructions could result in serious injury or death
.
Training
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage.
3. Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this machine. Children 16 and over should read
and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the machine and be
trained and supervised by an adult.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction. Do not use if under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
5. Many accidents occur when more than one person operates the machine. If a helper is assisting in
stacking logs, never activate the control until the helper is a minimum of 10 feet from the machine.
6. Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 20 feet from the machine while it is in operation.
7. Never allow any one to ride on this machine.
8. Never transport cargo on this machine.
9. Hydraulic fluids are made up of chemicals and additives. They can be extremely irritating to the skin.
Protect exposed skin from the liquid. Immediately use soap and water to wash any areas that came into
contact with the fluid.
a. Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked, cracked, or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing.
b. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure before changing or adjusting fittings, hoses,
tubing, or other system components.
c. Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or valve.
