usability and durability. With proper care, your purchase will provide many years of service. Please read this entire manual before
installation and use. Earthquake® reserves the right to change, alter or improve the product and this document at any time without prior
notice. Due to continuous product improvements, product images may not be exact. Some assembly may be required.
Read and keep this manual for future reference. This manual contains important information regarding safety, assembly, operation and
maintenance. The owner must be certain that all the product information is included with the unit. This information includes the manual, the
replacement parts and the warranties. This information must be included to make sure state laws and other laws are followed. All persons
to whom rent/loan this unit must have access to and understand this information. This manual should
remain with the product even if it is resold.
REGISTRATION AND SERVICE
Record the product model number and serial number in the space provided for easy reference when ordering parts or requesting technical
support. Excluding emissions-related
warranty items, the warranty is valid only if the completed registration is received by Ardisam within 30 days of purchase. You can register
your warranty online by visiting
www.GetEarthquake.com, or by mailing it to: Ardisam, 1160 8th Avenue, Cumberland, WI 54829. You may also call our Customer Service
department at (800) 345-6007 Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. CST.
SAFETY AND SAFETY RULES OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Safe and effective use of the 5-ton electric log splitter is the owner’s responsibility.
Read and follow all safety instructions.
Maintain the log splitter according to directions and schedule, included in this Earthquake® Operator’s Manual.
Check your log splitter before turning it on. Keep guards in place and in working order. Replace damaged, missing or failed parts
before using it.
Ensure that anyone who uses the log splitter is familiar with all controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to potential safety concerns, machine damage, as well as helpful operating and
servicing information. Please read all the information carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
NOTE: General information is given throughout the manual that may help the operator perform the operation or service of the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Please read this section carefully. Operate the electric log splitter according to the safety instructions and recommendations outlined here,
and stated throughout
the text. Anyone who uses this log splitter must read the instructions carefully and be familiar with the controls.
This symbol signifies important safety A instructions, which, if not followed could endanger your personal safety. Read and follow
all instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this equipment.
Do not transport the log splitter with the motor running.
Dress appropriately when operating the log splitter. Always wear sturdy footwear. Do not wear sandals, sneakers, or open toed shoes,
and never operate the log splitter with
bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry that may get caught in moving parts. Always wear safety goggles for eye protection.
Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses and are not effective safety glasses.
WARNING