Briggs & Stratton LS401221, LS401216, LS401213, LS401224 Log Splitter User Manual


 
SAFETY INFORMATION
A. TRAINING AND PREPARATION
Before operating this log splitter, read and understand this manual completely. Become familiar with it for your own safety. To fail to do so may
cause serious injury. Do not allow anyone to operate this log splitter who has not read this manual.
B. INTENDED USE
NEVER use your log splitter for any other purposes than splitting wood. It is designed for this use and any other use may cause an injury.
C. RESPONSIBLE OPERATORS
NEVER allow children to operate your log splitter nor adults lacking proper instructions. Keep them away from your work area. Your log splitter
is not a toy. Only the operator is to be near your log splitter during use. Keep all others, including pets a minimum of 10 feet away from your
work zone. Flying wood can be hazerdous. If a helper is assisting in loading logs, NEVER activate the control until the helper is clear of the
area. More accidents occur when more than one person operates the log splitter than at any other time.
NEVER operate your log splitter when under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. A clear mind is essential for safety.
NEVER allow a person who is tired or otherwise not alert to use your log splitter.
D. SAFETY WEAR
NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of your log splitter and pull you into it. Keep clothing away from all
moving parts of your log splitter. Wear proper head gear to keep hair away from moving parts.
ALWAYS wear safety shoes. A dropped log can seriously injure your foot.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses. A piece of splitting log could fly off and hit your eyes.
IF you wear gloves, be sure they are tight fitting without loose cuffs or draw strings.
ALWAYS wear protective hearing devices as needed.
E. PREPARE LOGS PROPERLY
BOTH ends of each log should be cut as square as possible to help prevent the log from riding out of the splitter during operation.
F. OPERATING PROCEDURE
ONLY operate the log splitter from the operator zone.
Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls.
NEVER place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log and ram during forward or reverse stroke. To do so may result in
crushed or amputated fingers or worse. You may lose an arm or foot.
DON’T straddle the log splitter when using it. A slip in any position could result in a serious injury.
NEVER try to split two logs on top of each other. One may fly out and injure you.
NEVER allow one person to operate the valve while another is positioning the log as serious injury could result from starting operation with the
hands near the ram or wedge.
DON’T step over log splitter when the engine is running. You may trip or accidentally activate the ram if you step over it. If you need to get to
the other side, walk around.
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