Swisher 18840 4-Way Wedge

User Manual - Page 4

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ONLY use your hands to operate the control lever. NEVER use foot, knee, rope or any extension device.
Split ONLY one log at a time. NEVER attempt to split two logs on top of each other.
NEVER place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log and ram during forward or
reverse stroke. ALWAYS keep fingers clear of splits that open in log during splitting operation.
DO NOT straddle or reach across the splitting area while operating the splitter.
DO NOT step over splitter when the engine is running. You may trip or accidentally activate the splitting
wedge. Walk around to get to the other side.
NEVER attempt to load splitter while splitting wedge is in motion. When loading log splitter, place hands
on the sides of the log, not the ends.
NEVER attempt to split woods across the grain. Wood may burst or fly out of your splitter and result in
serious injury.
NEVER leave your splitter unattended with the engine running. Shut off the engine if you are leaving your
splitter, even for a short period of time. Someone could accidentally activate the ram and be injured.
Both ends of the log should be cut as squarely as possible to prevent the log from sliding out of the splitter
during operation. Log length should be kept to 24” or less when splitting with 4-way wedge or 25 1/2” or
less when splitting without 4-way wedge.
NEVER operate your splitter while it is attached to the tow vehicle.
NEVER tow splitter with 4-way wedge installed. It can become dislodged and cause serious injuries
and/or damage.
BEFORE towing, be certain that the splitter is securely attached to the towing vehicle and that the support
leg, beam and cylinder are secured in there respective towing positions.
NEVER allow persons to ride on splitter. DO NOT carry any cargo or wood on your splitter. It may fall
off and cause an accident.
DO NOT loosen or remove any hydraulic fitting, line or reservoir cap while your splitter or engine is
running.
Fluid escaping from a very small hole can almost be invisible. DO NOT check for leaks with your hand.
See maintenance section of separate log splitter manual for instructions. IF injured by escaping fluid
, see
a doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately.
DO NOT operate your splitter in poor mechanical condition or when it is need of repair.
ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the spark plug, to
prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up, transporting, adjusting or repairing.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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