Safety
WE225, WE235
Trailer Wood Splitter
Safety
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2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines
Always place the machine in a
Safe Condition
before
performing any service work, maintenance procedures, or
storage preparation.
SAFE CONDITION
•
Shut off engine.
•
Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
•
Disconnect battery ground (-) cable.
•
Block or chock wheels.
1.
Never use equipment with safety shields removed.
Keep all shields in place. If shield removal becomes
necessary for repairs, reinstall the shield prior to use.
2.
Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is not
readable or is missing. Location of safety signs is
indicated in this manual.
3.
Do not allow anyone other than a responsible,
properly trained and physically able person to operate
this machine. This equipment is dangerous to children
and persons unfamiliar with its operation.
4.
Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may result in serious injury
or death and may impair the function and life of the
equipment.
5.
Never exceed the limits of the machine. If its ability to
do the job or to do it safely is in question—
STOP IMMEDIATELY!
2.6 Safety Training
1.
The best safety feature is an
informed, careful operator—we
ask you be that kind of operator.
It is the operator's responsibility
to read, understand and follow
ALL safety and operation
instructions in the manual.
2.
Train all new personnel and review instruc tions
frequently with existing workers. Only properly
trained and physically able operators should use
this equipment.
A person who has not read and
understood all operation and safety instructions
is not qualified to use the machine.
Untrained
operators expose themselves and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death. If elderly people are
assisting with the work, their physical limitations need
to be recognized and accommodated.
3.
Learn the controls and how to stop the machine
quickly in an emergency.
4.
If this machine is loaned or rented, it is the machine
owner's responsibility to make certain that every
operator:
• Reads and understands the owner's manual
• Is instructed in safe and proper use of the
equipment
• Understands and knows how to perform the
Safe Condition procedure
2.7 Refueling Safety
1.
Engine fuel is highly flammable. Handle with care.
2.
Fill fuel tank outdoors.
3.
Stop the engine before refueling. Allow engine to
cool for five minutes. Clean up spilled fuel before
restarting engine.
4.
Do not overfill the fuel tank.
5.
If fuel is spilled, wipe it away carefully and wait until
the fuel has dried before starting the engine.
6.
Do not refuel the machine while
smoking or when near open flame
or sparks.
7.
After refueling, make sure that the fuel cap is secured
to prevent spillage.
8.
Prevent fires by keeping machine clean of
accumulated trash, grease, and debris.
2.8 Tire Safety
1.
Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a
tire on a wheel or rim can produce an explosion which
may result in serious injury or death.
2.
Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the
proper equipment and experience to do the job.
3.
Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service perform
required tire maintenance.
4.
When replacing worn tires, make sure they meet the
original tire specifications. Never install undersized
tires.
