Yardworks 060-0550-6 - Pre-Operation Preparation; Familiarize with Controls; Required Safety Gear; Level Surface Operation

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PREPARATION
1. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with proper use of the equipment.
2. Safety Gear:
– Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots when operating the machine.
– Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating the machine.
– Never wear jewelry or loose-fitting clothing that might become entangled in moving
or rotating parts of the machine.
3. Make sure the splitter is on a level surface. Block tires and ensure support leg is secure
to prevent unintended movement of the log splitter during operation.
– Always operate the splitter from the manufacturer’s indicated operator zone.
4. Logs to be split on ram-type units should be cut as squarely as possible.
5. Fuel:
– Use an approved fuel container.
– Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
– Always fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care.
– Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up any spilled fuel.