FUEL SAFETY
Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can explode if ignited. Take
precautions when using to reduce the chance of serious personal injury.
When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use an approved fuel storage
container while in a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area. Do not smoke,
or allow sparks, open flames, or other sources of ignition near the area
while adding fuel or operating the unit. Never ll the fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed,
live electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These
events could ignite fumes or vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before lling the fuel tank.
Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot. Do not operate the machine with
known leaks in the fuel system.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
Never overll the fuel tank. Fill the tank to no more than 1/2” below the
bottom of the ller neck to provide space for expansion as the heat of
the engine can cause fuel to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilled fuel.
Never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If fuel is spilled, do not
attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of
spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapors have
dissipated.
When fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your skin and
change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for this
purpose.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks, open
flames, or other sources of ignition.
Never store fuel or a machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where
fumes may reach a spark, open flame, or any other source of ignition,
such as a water heater, furnace, or clothes dryer. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM SAFETY
The hydraulic system of the machine requires careful inspection along
with the mechanical parts. Be sure to replace frayed, kinked, cracked, or
otherwise damaged hydraulic hoses or hydraulic components.
Hydraulic fluid can result in severe burns. Fluid in the hydraulic system
can penetrate skin and result in serious injury or death. Be sure to stop
the engine and relieve hydraulic pressure before doing any work on
hydraulic parts.
Keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles that expel hydraulic
fluid when under pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to search
for leaks.
Ensure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses
and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to the system.
Do not remove the cap from the hydraulic tank or reservoir while the
machine is running. The tank could contain hot oil under pressure, which
could result in serious injury.
Do not adjust the pressure setting on the hydraulic pump or valve.
If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound is, see a
doctor at once. A typical injection injury may be a small wound that
does not look serious. However, severe infection or reaction can result
if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately by a doctor
who is familiar with injection injuries.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
PREPARATION OF THE LOG
Both ends of the log should be cut as square as possible to prevent the
log from rotating out of the splitter during operation.
Never split logs greater than the specied log capacity.
Do not operate the log splitter on icy, wet, muddy, or slippery ground.
Only operate your log splitter on level ground.
Do not move the log splitter over hilly or uneven terrain without a tow
vehicle or adequate help.
Keep the work area free of clutter. Remove split wood from around the
log splitter immediately after each use to avoid potential tripping.
Operating on a slope could cause the
log splitter to roll over or logs to fall
off the equipment, which could result in injury.
DANGER
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