2.3OPERATING SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and maintenance of your Log Splitter. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who is going to operate, maintain or work around the Log Splitter be familiar with the operating and maintenance procedures and related SAFETY information contained in this manual. This manual will take you
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety practices not only protect you, but also the people around you. Make these practices a working part of your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
•Log Splitter owners must give operating instructions to operators or employees before allowing them to operate the machine, and at least annually thereafter per OSHA (Occupa- tional Safety and Health Administration) regulation 1928.57.
•The most important safety feature on this equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator’s responsibility to read and under- stand ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the manual and to follow these. Most accidents can be avoided.
•A person who has not read and understood all operating and safety instructions is not qualified to operate the machine. An untrained operator exposes himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or death.
•Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unauthorized modification may impair the function and/or safety and could affect the life of the equipment.
•Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
OPERATE IN SAFE ENVIRONMENT AND ON SAFE GROUND
1.NEVER operate your Log Splitter on slippery, wet, muddy or icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential in preventing accidents.
2.ONLY operate your Log Splitter on level ground and not on a side hill. It could tip over or rolling logs or poor footing could cause an accident. (This also prevents the spillage of gas from the tank).
3.NEVER attempt to move the Log Splitter over hilly or uneven terrain without a tow vehicle or adequate help.
4.ALWAYS block wheels to prevent movement of Log Splitter while in operation.
5.Keep work area clean. Immediately remove split wood around your Log Splitter so that you don’t stumble over it.
6.When using your Log Splitter, use in daylight or under good artificial light.
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