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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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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 16 years of age to operate this machine. Children 16 and over should
read and understand the instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on the
machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.
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
stacking logs, never activate the control until the helper is a minimum of 10 feet from the machine.
6. Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 10 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. High fluid pressures are developed in hydraulic log splitters. Pressurized hydraulic fluid escaping
through a pin hole opening can puncture skin and cause severe blood poisoning. If injured by
escaping fluid, see a doctor immediately. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper
medical treatment is not administered. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically
removed within a few hours or gangrene may result. 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, fittings or tubing.
c. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure by cycling the valve control lever
from forward to reverse several times while engine is not running; returning to neutral
before repairing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing or other system components.
d. Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or valve or increase engine governed speed.
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. Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe, secure footing.
12. If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and is intended for use near
any unimproved forest, brush or grass covered land, the engine exhaust should be equipped
with a spark arrestor. Make sure you comply with applicable local, state and federal codes. Take
appropriate firefighting equipment with you.
13. This machine should be used for splitting wood only, do not use it for any other purpose.
14. 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 and
protective gloves
when operating or servicing
this machine.
3. Never wear jewelry, loose clothing or clothing with hanging cords or ties that might become
entangled in moving or rotating parts of the machine.
4. Make sure machine is on flat, level, dry, solid ground before operating.
5. Always block wheels to prevent unintended movement, and lock beam in either the horizontal or
vertical position.
6. Always operate this machine from the operator zone(s) specified in the manual. See Figure 1.
7. Logs should be cut with square ends prior to splitting.
8. Use log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light.
Safe Handling of Gasoline
1. 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.
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 five (5) 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
and move machine to another
area. Wait five (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 five (5) minutes before storing.
k. Never fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner.
Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling.
l. When practical, remove gas-powered equipment from the truck or trailer and refuel
it on the ground. If this is not possible, then refuel such equipment on a trailer with a
portable container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser nozzle.
m. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times
until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lock-open device.
n. Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine (motor) is running (except
where specifically recommended by the manufacturer).
o. Never run an engine indoors or in a poorly ventilated area. Engine exhaust contains
carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly gas.
Operation
1. Before starting this machine, review the Safe Operation Practices. 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 operating properly for safe operation.
6. Operator Zone
a. Horizontal Operating Position: Stand on the control lever side of the log splitter and
stabilize log as shown, if needed. See Figure 1.
b. Vertical Operating Position: Stand in front of the log splitter and stabilize log as shown,
if needed. See Figure 1.
WARNING
When stabilizing log with left hand, remove your hand when the wedge just
contacts the log or serious injury may occur.
7. Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts.
8. When loading a log, always place your hands on the side 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.
9. Use only your right hand to operate the controls.
10. Never attempt to split more than one log at a time.
11. For logs which are not cut square, the least square end of the log should be placed toward the
beam and wedge, and the square end placed toward the end plate.
12. When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log before moving the control handle. 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 placed between the log and end plate or ground.
Horizontal
Vertical
Figure 1
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!
DANGER
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation practices 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 debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
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