Before Each Use – Work Site Selection & Set-Up
Step Three: Work site selection and log splitter set-up
WARNING
It is important to select an appropriate work site and properly set up the log splitter in order to minimize the risk of slips and falls, equipment rolling or tipping over, carbon monoxide poisoning, and accidental fires.
1. Select location
2.Fire precautions
3. Position splitter 7’ from any combustibles or flammable liquids
Select an appropriate location for operating the log splitter.
Requirements:
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2.Outdoors, away from air intakes.
WARNING: The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it.
•ONLY run log splitter OUTDOORS and away from air intakes. NEVER run log splitter inside homes, garages, sheds, or other buildings or
•If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the log splitter, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Take the following precautions against fire:
1.IMPORTANT: If your splitter will be used near any unimproved forest, brush, or grassy covered land, then engine must be equipped with a spark arrestor.
(See the “Specifications” section of this manual to determine if your splitter already has a spark arrestor. Contact Northstar Customer Service at
2.Make sure you comply with applicable local, state and federal codes.
3.Keep a fire extinguisher available (classified for both ordinary combustibles & flammable liquids) as a precautionary measure when operating the log splitter in dry areas.
Position muffler at least 7 ft. from combustible objects during operation.
Hot exhaust fumes from engine could cause fire. Also, hydraulic oil leaking or spraying on hot engine can ignite.
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