Full Product Manual

100424 - 27 TON FULL BEAM LOG SPLITTER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
! WARNING
California Proposition 65: This product contains chemicals
and produces exhaust known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
! DANGER
Log splitter engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide,
a colorless, odorless, poison gas. Breathing carbon
monoxide will cause nausea, dizziness, fainting or death.
If you start to feel dizzy or weak, get to fresh air immediately.
Operate log splitter outdoors only in a well ventilated
area.
DO NOT operate the log splitter inside any building,
including garages, basements, crawlspaces and sheds,
enclosure or compartment.
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined area
through windows, doors, vents or other openings.
! DANGER
Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide. This is a poison
you cannot see or smell.
NEVER use inside a home or garage, EVEN IF doors and
windows are open.
ONLY use OUTSIDE and far away from windows, doors,
and vents.
Install battery-operated carbon monoxide alarms or plug-in
carbon monoxide alarms with battery back-up according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
! DANGER
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair, clothing and/
or accessories. Traumatic amputation or severe laceration
can result.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
Operate equipment with guards in place.
DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing, dangling drawstrings or
items that could become caught.
! WARNING
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that can
start fires around dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required. The operator should
contact local fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to
fire prevention requirements.
! WARNING
Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock.
When servicing the engine:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where it cannot
contact the plug.
DO NOT check for spark with the plug removed.
Use only approved spark plug testers.
! WARNING
Running engines produce heat. Severe burns can occur on
contact. Combustible material can catch fire on contact.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces.
Avoid contact with hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
Maintain at least 3 ft. (91.4 cm) of clearance on all sides to
ensure adequate cooling.
Maintain at least 5 ft. (1.5 m) of clearance from combustible
materials.
! WARNING
Crush Hazard
Wedge can cut through skin and break bones. Keep all limbs
away from wedge and endplate.