Champion Power Equipment 90037 Log Splitter User Manual


 
Safety Rules
Rev 90037-20080818 3
Safety Rules
WARNING
Read this manual thoroughly before operating
your log splitter. Failure to follow instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm.
DANGER
Log Splitter engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison gas.
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
dizziness, fainting or death.
Operate log splitter outdoors only in a well
ventilated area.
DO NOT operate the log splitter inside any
building, enclosure or compartment.
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined
area through windows, doors, vents or other
openings.
DANGER
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair,
clothing and/or accessories.
Traumatic amputation or severe laceration can
result.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Operate equipment with guards in place.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling
drawstrings or items that could become caught.
WARNING
Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock.
When servicing the engine:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it
where it cannot contact the plug.
DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.
Use only approved spark plug testers.
WARNING
Running engines produce heat.
Severe burns can occur on contact.
Combustible material can catch fire on contact.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Maintain at least three feet of clearance on all
sides to ensure adequate cooling.
Maintain at least five feet of clearance from
combustible materials.
WARNING
Crush Hazard
Wedge can cut through skin and break bones.
Keep all limbs away from wedge and endplate.
WARNING
Projectile Hazard
Pieces of log may be ejected from the splitter
while operating. Wear ANSI approved safety
glasses when operating. Be alert.
WARNING
Skin Injection Hazard. High pressure hydraulic
oil can inject under your skin.
Make sure all fittings are tightly secure before
applying pressure. Relieve system of pressure
before servicing.