Craftsman 247.79452 Preparation, Operation, Otherwise not alert to use your log splitter

the control until the helper is clear of the area, More accidents occur when more than one

person operates the log splitter than at any other time,

No one should operate this unit while intoxicated

or while taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions. A clear mind is essential for

safety. Never allow a person who is tired or

otherwise not alert to use your log splitter.

Preparation

•Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of your log splitter and pull you intoit, Keep clothing away from all moving parts of your log splitter.

•Wear proper head gear to keep hair away from

moving parts. Always wear protective hearing devices as needed.

•Always wear safety shoes. A dropped log can seriously injure your foot.

•Always wear safety glasses or goggles while operating your splitter. A piece of splittinglog could fly off and hit your eyes.

•Wear leather work gloves. Be sure they are tight fitting without loose cuffs or draw strings.

•Use your log splitter in daylight, or under good artificial light.

•Never operate your splitter on slippery, wet, muddy or icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential in preventing accidents.

•Never operate your splitter while attached to a towing vehicle.

Only operate your splitter on level ground and not on the side of a hill. It could tip, or rolling logs or poor footing could cause an accident. Operating the splitter on level ground also

prevents the spillage of gasoline from the fuel tank.

•Never attempt to move the log splitterover hilly or uneven terrain without a tow vehicle or

adequate help,

•Always block the wheels to prevent movement of log splitter while in operation.

•Check the fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is running, or while the engine is still hot. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.

Both ends of each log must be cut as square as possible to help prevent the log from riding out of the splitter during operation.

Operation

Vertical Operating Position: Stand in front of the log splitter.

Horizontal Operating Position: Stand behind the reservoir tank. See illustrations.

Know how to stop the unit and disengage the controls.

Never place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log and end plate during forward or reverse stroke. To do so may result in crushed or amputated fingers or toes, or worse, you may lose an arm or foot.

Do not straddle the splitter when using it. A slip in any position could result in a serious injury. Do not step over your log splitter when the engine is running. You may trip or accidentally activate the splittingwedge if you step over. If you need to get to the other side, walk around. Never try to splittwo logs on top of each other. One may fly out and injure you.

When loading the log splitter, place your hands on the side of the log, not at the ends. Never attempt to load your splitter while the splitting wedge is in motion. You may get caught by the wedge and injured.

Only use your hand to operate the splitting wedge or control lever. Never use your foot or a rope or any other extension device. This could result in your inability to stop your splitter quickly enough to avoid injury.

Always keep fingers away from any cracks that open in the log during splitting operation. They can quickly close and pinch or amputate your fingers.

Never attempt to split woods across the grain. Some types of wood may burst or fly out of your splitter and result in injury to you or a bystander.

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