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4 se c t i O n 2 — iM p O r ta n t sa f e Op e r a t i O n pr a c t i c e s
This machine should be used for splitting wood only, do 14.
not use it for any other purpose.
Follow the instructions in the manual(s) provided with any 15.
attachment(s) for this machine.
Preparation
Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots. 1.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when 2.
operating this machine.
Never wear jewelry or loose clothing that might become 3.
entangled in moving or rotating parts of the machine.
Make sure machine is on a level surface before operating.4.
Always block wheels to prevent unintended movement, 5.
and lock beam in either the horizontal or vertical position.
Always operate this machine from the operator zone(s) 6.
specified in the manual.
Logs should be cut with square ends prior to splitting.7.
Use log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light.8.
Safe Handling of Gasoline
To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care
in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the
vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when
gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
Use only an approved gasoline container.a.
Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other b.
sources of ignition.
Never fuel machine indoors.c.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is d.
hot or running.
Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before e.
refueling.
Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than f.
1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space
for fuel expansion.
Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.g.
If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and h.
equipment and move machine to another area. Wait
five (5) minutes before starting the engine.
Never store the machine or fuel container inside i.
where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light
as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes
dryer or other gas appliances.
Allow machine to cool at least five (5) minutes j.
before storing.
Operation
Before starting this machine, review the “Safety 1.
Instructions”. Failure to follow these rules may result in
serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
Never leave this machine unattended with the engine 2.
running.
Do not operate machine while under the influence of 3.
alcohol, drugs, or medication.
Never allow anyone to operate this machine without 4.
proper instruction.
Always operate this machine with all safety equipment 5.
in place and working. Make sure all controls are properly
adjusted for safe operation.
Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed 6.
the engine. The governor controls the maximum safe
operating speed of the engine.
When loading a log, always place your hands on the sides 7.
of the log, not on the ends, and never use your foot to
help stabilize a log. Failure to do so, may result in crushed
or amputated fingers, toes, hand, or foot.
Use only your hand to operate the controls.8.
Never attempt to split more than one log at a time unless 9.
the ram has fully extended and a second log is needed to
complete the separation of the first log.
For logs which are not cut square, the least square end 10.
and the longest portion of the log should be placed
toward the beam and wedge, and the square end placed
toward the end plate.
When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log 11.
before moving the control. Split as follows:
Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans a.
against the beam and is stable.
When splitting extra large or uneven logs, the log b.
must be stabilized with wooden shims or split
wood between the log and end plate or ground.
Always keep fingers away from any cracks that open in 12.
the log while splitting. They can quickly close and pinch
or amputate your fingers.
Keep your work area clean. Immediately remove split 13.
wood around the machine so you do not stumble over it.
Never move this machine while the engine is running.14.
This machine should not be towed on any street, highway 15.
or public road without checking the existing federal,
state, or local vehicle requirements. Any licensing or
modifications such as taillights, etc., needed to comply, is
the sole responsibility of the purchaser. If a “Statement of
Origin” is required in your state, see your local dealer.
Do not tow machine over 45 mph.16.
See Transporting the Log Splitter section in this manual 17.
for proper towing instructions once all federal, local, or
state requirements are met.
Maintenance and Storage
Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and ground 1.
it against the engine before cleaning, or inspecting the
machine.
Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure 2.
before repairing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or
other system components.