Important Safety Rules
WARNING
1.) Read this manual completely.
Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are not followed.
Everyone who operates the log splitter must read and completely understand all
safety rules, operating instructions, and maintenance instructions.
You must be 16 or older to operate this machine. Keep untrained people away.
-Shut engine off before leaving log splitter unattended.
2.) Crush hazard.
Wedge can cut through skin and break bones. Keep both hands away from
wedge and endplate.
-Serious accidents can happen when other people are allowed inside the work
zone. Keep everyone else out of the work zone while operating control valve.
-Do not wear loose clothing. It can get tangled in moving parts of log splitter.
-Only use the log splitter in daylight so you can see what you are doing.
3.) Flying objects.
Pieces of log may fly out while splitting. Wear safety glasses. Serious eye
injury can occur.
4.) Skin injection hazard.
High pressure fluid can inject under skin resulting in serious injury including
amputation.
-Make sure all fittings are tight before applying pressure. Relieve system
pressure before servicing.
-Do not check for leaks with hand. Instead, use a piece of cardboard to check
for leaks.
-If skin injection happens, seek immediate "Surgical Treatment".
5.) Towing hazard.
Serious injury or death can occur if towing safety rules are not followed.
-Review towing safety warnings in your towing vehicle manual.
-Drive safely. Be aware of the added length of the log splitter.
-Never ride or transport cargo on the log splitter.
-Drive the vehicle with the log splitter securely attached.
-Turn off the vehicle before leaving the log splitter unattended.
-Choose a level surface to operate the log splitter.
-Block the log splitter wheels to prevent unintended movement.
-Never tow or operate this splitter while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
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