Storage

WARNING

Gasoline vapors can ignite can ignite and cause a fire. Select a well-ventilated storage away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks.

Follow the instructions below for storing your log splitter between uses.

1.	Retract wedge	Retract the wedge completely to keep the rod protected from corrosion.
2.	Cool	Allow the machine to cool 5 minutes before storing.

	WARNING: A hot engine can be a fire hazard.
3. Wipe with oily	Wipe the beam and wedge with an oily rag to prevent corrosion.
rag
4. Engine manual	Refer to the engine manual for proper engine storage instructions.
	CAUTION: Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline in the
	engine will cause hard starting and leave gum deposits that can clog the fuel
	systems. Deterioration problems may occur within a few months, or even less if
	gasoline was not fresh when you filled the tank.
	Short-Term Storage:
	1. Consider adding a fuel stabilizer to extend fuel storage life.
	2. Leave the fuel valve lever in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel
	leakage.
	Long-Term Storage: (between infrequent uses and at end of season)
	Drain the fuel tank and carburetor as instructed in the engine owner’s manual.
	Important Safety Instructions
	 Always drain fuel from tank in outdoor, well-ventilated area.
	 Stay away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks while handling fuel.
	 Clean up fuel spills/splashes immediately.
5. Splitter storage	Store the log splitter in a location away from corrosive material, sources of
location	heat, open flames, sparks or pilot lights.
	WARNING: Never store log splitter inside where there is a source of heat
	or an open flame, spark or pilot light – such as water heaters, space heaters,
	furnaces, clothes dryers, or other gas appliances – EVEN IF the log
	splitter’s gas tank is empty, residual gasoline vapors could ignite.

NOTE: Do not store the log splitter near fertilizer or any other corrosive material.

6. Gasoline	Store gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL approved tightly sealed container.
storage	WARNING: Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure and

	explosion can result.