SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
VERTICAL OPERATING POSITION
MACHINE USE AND CARE
Never operate the machine without good visibility or light.
Never attempt to split wood across the grain. The log splitter was
not designed for cross-grain splitting.
Always block the front and back of both wheels to prevent
unintended movement.
Hold the bark side of the logs when loading or positioning,
never the ends. Never place your hands or any part of your body
between a log and any part of the log splitter.
Do not straddle or step over the log splitter during operation.
Do not reach or bend over the log splitter to pick up a log.
When stabilizing a log with the left hand, remove your hand when
the wedge contacts the log or serious injury may occur.
Never attempt to split more than one log at a time.
Do not attempt to load your log splitter when the ram or wedge is
in motion.
Use your hand to operate the control lever on the valve. Do not
use your foot, a rope, or any extension device.
Do not move the log splitter while the engine is running.
TOWING SAFETY
Check all local and state regulations regarding towing, licensing,
and lights before towing your log splitter.
Before towing the log splitter, check tires for excessive wear, cuts,
or damage. Check for proper tire inflation. Add air as required.
Do not over inate tires. Serious injury can result if tires explode.
Operating on a slope could cause the log splitter
to roll over or logs to fall off the equipment, which
could result in injury.
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.
OPERATOR ZONE
This unit is designed to be operated by one person located in the
operator zone as shown in the following diagrams.
Operate the unit only when standing in the operator zone.
Always stop the unit and allow moving parts to stop before
leaving operation zone. Do not leave a running unit unattended.
HORIZONTAL OPERATING POSITION
Many accidents occur when more than one person
operates the log splitter.
The adult who loads and stabilizes the log must be
the person who operates the control handle.
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