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SECTION 1: IMPORTANT SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
WARNING: This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could
endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in
this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may
result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER
: This machine 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 operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
TRAINING
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the
machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to
assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 14 years old to operate
this machine. Children 14 years old and over
should read and understand the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual and
should be trained and supervised by a parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without
proper instruction.
5. Many accidents occur when more than one person
operates the machine. If a helper is assisting in
loading logs, never activate the control until the
helper is a minimum of 10 feet from the machine.
6. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at
least 20 feet from the machine while it is in
operation.
7. Never allow anyone to ride on this machine.
8. Never transport cargo on this machine.
9. Hydraulic log splitters develop high fluid pressures
during operation. Fluid escaping through a pin hole
opening can penetrate your skin and cause blood
poisoning, gangrene, or death. Give attention to the
following instructions at all times:
a. Do not check for leaks with your hand.
b. Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked,
cracked, or damaged hoses, fitting, or tubing.
c. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system
pressure before changing or adjusting
fittings, hoses, tubing, or other system
components.
d. Do not adjust the pressure settings of the
pump or valve.
10. Leaks can be detected by passing cardboard or
wood, while wearing protective gloves and safety
glasses, over the suspected area. Look for
discoloration of cardboard or wood.
11. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor
immediately. Serious infection or reaction can
develop if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately.
12. Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for
safe, secure footing.
13. If your machine is equipped with an internal
combustion engine and it is intended for use near
any unimproved forest, brush, or grass covered
land, the engine exhaust should be equipped with a
spark arrester. Make sure you comply with
applicable local, state, and federal codes. Take
appropriate firefighting equipment with you.
14. This machine should be used for splitting wood
only, do not use it for any other purpose.
15. Follow the instructions in the manual(s) provided
with any attachment(s) for this machine.
PREPARATION
1. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots.
2. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
during operating this machine.
3. Never wear jewelry or loose clothing that might
become entangled in moving or rotating parts of the
machine.
4. Make sure this machine is on level surface before
operating.
5. Always block the machine as required to prevent
unintended movement, and lock in either the
horizontal or vertical position.
6. Always operate this machine from the operator
zone(s) specified in the manual.
7. Logs should be cut with square ends prior to
splitting.
8. Use your log splitter in daylight or under good
artificial light.