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9. 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 immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and
other sources of ignition.
c. Never fuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the
engine is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes
before refueling.
f. Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill tank to no
more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck
to provide space for fuel expansion.
g. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
h. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine
and equipment. move machine to another
area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the
engine.
i. Never store the machine or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, spark or
pilot light as on a water heater, space heater,
furnace, clothes dryer or other gas
appliances.
j. Allow machine to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
OPERATION
1. Before starting this machine, review the “Safety
Instructions”. Failure to follow these rules may
result in serious injury to the operator or
bystanders.
2. Never leave this machine unattended with the
engine running.
3. Do not operate machine while under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
4. Never allow anyone to operate this machine
without proper instruction.
5. Always operate this machine with all safety
equipment in place and working. Make sure all
controls are properly adjusted for safe operation.
6. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
7. When loading a log, always place your hands on
the sides 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.
8. Use only your hand to operate the controls.
9. Never attempt to split more than one log at a time
unless the ram has fully extended and a second log
is needed to complete the separation of the first log.
10. For logs which are not cut square, the least square
end and the longest portion of the log should be
placed toward the beam and wedge, and the
square end placed toward the end plate.
11. When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the
log before moving the control. Split as follows:
a. Place log on the end plate and turn until it
leans against the beam and is stable.
b. When splitting extra large or uneven logs, the
log must be stabilized with wooden shims or
split wood between the log and the end plate
or ground.
12. Always keep fingers away from any cracks that
open in the log while splitting. They can quickly
close and pinch or amputate your fingers.
13. Keep your work area clean. Immediately remove
split wood around the machine so that you do not
stumble over it.
14. Never move this machine while the engine is
running.
15. This machine should not be towed on any street,
highway 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.
16. Do not tow machine faster than 45mph.
17. See Transporting the Log Splitter section in this
manual for proper towing instructions once all
federal, local, or state requirements are met.
MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE
1. Stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and
ground it against the engine before cleaning, or
inspecting the machine.
2. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system
pressure before repairing or adjusting fittings,
hoses, tubing, or other system components.
3. To prevent fires, clean debris and chaff from the
engine and muffler areas. If the engine is equipped
with a spark arrester muffler, clean and inspect it
regularly according to manufacturers instructions.
Replace if damaged.
4. Periodically check that all nuts and bolts, hose
clamps, and hydraulic fittings are tight to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
5. Check all safety guards and shields to be sure they
are in the proper position. Never operate with
safety guards, shields, or other protective features
removed.
6. The pressure relief valve is preset at the factory. Do
not adjust the valve.
7. Never attempt to move this machine over hilly or
uneven terrain without a tow vehicle or adequate
help.