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Before Each Use – Work Site Selection & Set-Up
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Step Three: Work site selection and log splitter set-up
WARNING
It is important to select an appropriate work site and properly set up the log splitter in
order to minimize the risk of slips and falls, equipment rolling or tipping over, carbon
monoxide poisoning, and accidental fires.
1. Select location Select an appropriate location for operating the log splitter.
Requirements:
1. Dry-level surface with good footing. Stay clear of areas with mud, ice, tall grass,
weeds, or brush.
2. Outdoors, away from air intakes.
WARNING: The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that
can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it.
• ONLY run log splitter OUTDOORS and away from air intakes. NEVER run log
splitter inside homes, garages, sheds, or other buildings or semi-enclosed spaces.
These spaces can trap poisonous gases, EVEN if you run a fan or open windows.
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the log splitter, shut off the engine
and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide
poisoning.
2. Fire precautions Take the following precautions against fire:
1. IMPORTANT: If your splitter will be used near any unimproved forest, brush,
or grassy covered land, then engine must be equipped with a spark arrestor.
(See the “Specifications” section of this manual to determine if your splitter already
has a spark arrestor. Contact Northstar Customer Service at 1-800-270-0810 for
information about obtaining a spark arrestor for your log splitter if it is unequipped.)
2. Make sure you comply with applicable local, state and federal codes.
3. Keep a fire extinguisher available (classified for both ordinary combustibles &
flammable liquids) as a precautionary measure when operating the log splitter in dry
areas.
3. Position splitter
7’ from any
combustibles or
flammable
liquids
Position muffler at least 7 ft. from combustible objects during operation.
Hot exhaust fumes from engine could cause fire. Also, hydraulic oil leaking or spraying
on hot engine can ignite.