Never place hands or any part of the body between a log and any part of the log splitter.
Hold logs on sides when loading. Keep hands and feet away from cylinder, wedge, and partially split logs.
Do not split logs against the grain.
Split logs end to end in the direction of the grain only.
2. WARNING!
To prevent serious injury or death from escaping hydraulic fluid:
• ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure.
Escaping hydraulic fluid can puncture skin and cause blood poisoning.
3. WARNING!
| Maximum towing speed of |
MAX. 45mph (72.42kph) | 45 mph (72.4 kph). |
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4. CAUTION!
No smoking, No sparks, No flames.
Never fill fuel tank when engine is running, hot or unit is indoors.
Never overfill fuel tank.
Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
This cutting machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
The following safety instructions are based on recommendations found in ANSI standard
Training
Only the user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property.
Read the Operator's manual completely before attempting to use this log splitter.
Do not allow anyone to operate your log splitter who has not read the Operator's Manual or has not been instructed on the safe use of the splitter.
Never allow children or untrained adults to operate this machine.
Many accidents occur when more than one
(1)person operates the log splitter. If a helper is assisting in loading logs to be split, never actuate controls until the helper is clear of the area.
Never allow anyone to ride on the machine. Never transport cargo on the log splitter.
High fluid pressures are developed in hydraulic log splitters. Pressurize hydraulic fluid escaping through a pin hole opening can puncture skin and cause severe blood poisoning. Therefore, the following instructions should be heeded at all times.
(a)Do not operate the unit with frayed, kinked, cracked or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing.
(b)Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure before changing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or other system components.
(c)Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or valve.
(d)Do not check for leaks with your hand. leaks can be located by passing cardboard or wood over the suspected area. Look for discoloration. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately.
Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe, secure footing.
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