Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Do not check for leaks with your hand. Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin, causing serious personal injury. Leaks can be located by passing a piece of cardboard or wood over the suspected leak and looking 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.
•Split only one log at a time. Never attempt to split two logs on top of each other.
•Do not straddle or reach across the splitting area while operating the splitter.
•Do not step over splitter when the engine is running. You may trip or accidentally activate the splitting wedge. Walk around to get to the other side.
•Never place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log and ram during forward or reverse stroke.
•Never attempt to load splitter while splitting wedge is in motion. When loading log splitter, place hands on the sides of the log, not the ends.
•Only use your hands to operate the control lever. Never use foot, knee, rope or any extension device.
•Always keep fingers clear of splits that open in log during splitter operation.
•When splitter is in the return mode, keep hands off the machine.
•Only operate splitter on level ground, not on the side of a hill. It could tip or rolling logs, poor footing, etc. could cause an accident.
•Never operate or allow someone to operate this equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
•Always block the wheels to prevent movement while using splitter.
•Never operate your splitter on wet, muddy, or icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential in preventing accidents.
•Never operate your splitter while it is attached to the tow vehicle.
•Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.
•Never attempt to split woods across the grain. Some types of wood may burst or fly out of your splitter and result in injury.
•Both ends of the log should be cut as squarely as possible to prevent the log from sliding out of the splitter during operation. Log length should be kept to 24” or less.
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