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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per-
sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual before
attempting to operate your log splitter. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol--heed its warning.
,_ DANGER:
Your leg splitter was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the oper-
ator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious
injury to yourself or others.
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California tocause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Towing
• This unitshouldnot be towed on any street,
highwayor public roadwithoutchecking the
existingfederal, localor state requirements.
Such informationmay be obtainedby callingyour
state or local bureau of motorvehicles. Any
licensingor modificationsneeded to complywith
federal, localor state vehicle requirements isthe
sole responsibilityofthe purchaser.*
• Make sure you followthe wiringdiagram color
codes when installing the light kit on the log
splitter. (e.g. ground to ground, left turn to left
turn, etc.). Failure to wire unit correctly may
cause the tow vehicle wiring to overheat and/or
the log splitter lights to operate incorrectly, itmay
be necessary to replace the turn signal flasher
unit in your tow vehicle if it is not capable of
operating the additionallights on the log splitter.
• Before towing the log splitteron a street, highway
or public road, vedfy that all lights are functioning
properly and the yellow side reflectors are in
position. Replace bulbs if they are burnt out.
• Before towing, always check to be certain the log
splitter is correctly and securely attached to the
tow vehicle, and safety chains are in place.
Leave slack in chains for turning allowance.
Use a class I or higher hitch with a 1-7/8" ball.
Keep ball socket and clamp face lubricated with
chassis grease.
• Be sure the coupler is secured to the hitch ball
and the lock lever is down tight and locked.
Check vehicle hitch, ball and coupler for signsof
wear or damage. Replace any parts that are worn
or damaged before towing.
• The coupler must be secured to the log splitter
tongue tube with the original equipment bolts and
nuts. See your authorized service dealer for
replacement parts. Coupler nuts should be
tightened securely (20 foot pounds).
• Make sure beam assembly is securely latched in
the horizontal position and jack stand (if provided)
is pivoted and secured in the up position before
towing log splitter. Never tow with the beam in
vertical position.
• Do not tow the log splitter faster than 45 MPH.
Higher speeds may damage log splitter.
Excessive high speeds may cause the log splitter
to "fishtail" or otherwise become unstable.
• Check the tire pressure on the log splitter tires. It
should not exceed 30 p.s.i, for highway travel.
• When parking, storing or using your log splitter,
keep the coupler off the ground so dirt will not
build up in the ball socket.
• Do not allow anyone to sit or ride on your log
splitter. They can easily fall off and be seriously
injured.
Training
• Before operatingthis logsplitter,read and
understandthis operator'smanualcompletely.
Become familiarwith itfor yourownsafety. To fail
to do so may cause serious injury.Do not allow
anyoneto operate yourlogsplitterwho has not
read this manual. Keep this manualin a safe
place forfuture and regularreferenceand for
orderingreplacement parts.
Never useyoursplitterfor anyotherpurposethan
splittingwood. Itisdesignedfor this useand any
otheruse may cause an injury.Your logsplitteris
a precisionpiece of powerequipment, not a toy.
Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.
• Never allow childrento operate yourlog splitter.
Do not allowadultstooperate itwithoutproper
instruction.Only personswell acquaintedwith
these rulesofsafe operationshouldbeallowed to
use your logsplitter.
Only the operator istobe near yourlogsplitter
during use. Keep all others, includingpets and
children, a minimum of 20 feet away fromyour
work zone. Flyingwood can be hazardous. Ifa
helper isassistingin loadinglogs, never activate
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