Full Product Manual

100424 - 27 TON FULL BEAM LOG SPLITTER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Preparation
1. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with proper use
of the equipment.
2. Safety Gear:
2a. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots when
operating the machine.
2b. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating
the machine.
2c. 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.
3a. 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:
5a. Use an approved fuel container.
5b. Never add fuel to a running or hot engine.
5c. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel
tank indoors.
5d. Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up any spilled
fuel.
Operation
1. Before starting this log splitter, review all safety rules.
Failure to follow these rules may result in serious injury to
the operator or bystanders.
2. Be sure to confirm all hose connections and hose clamps
are tight before each use. It is possible for connections to
vibrate loose over time.
3. Never leave the machine unattended with the power source
operating.
4. Never operate the machine when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
5. The machine owner should instruct all operators in safe log
splitter operation.
6. Always operate the log splitter with all safety equipment in
place and all controls properly adjusted for safe operation.
7. Always operate the log splitter at manufacturer’s
recommended speed.
8. Always keep hands and feet clear of moving parts.
9. When loading a ram-type log splitter, place your hands on
the sides of the log, not the ends. Never place your hands
or any part of your body between a log and any part of the
log splitter.
10. On ram-type log splitters, never attempt to split more
than one (1) log at a time unless the ram has been fully
extended and a second log is needed to complete the
separation of the first log.
11. On ram-type log splitters on which the logs are not cut
square, the longest portion of the log should be rotated
down and the most square end placed against the ram.
12. Only split logs with the grain of the wood.
13. Use only your hand to operate the log splitter controls.
14. Do not refuel the engine until it has cooled for several
minutes.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Always shut off the power source while repairing or
adjusting the splitter except as recommended by the
manufacturer.
2. Clean debris and chaff from the engine cylinder, cylinder
head fins, recoil starter cover, and muffler areas. If the
engine is equipped with a spark arrestor muffler, clean
and inspect it regularly (follow manufacturer’s service
instructions). Replace, if damaged.
3. Never store the unit indoors with fuel in the tank. Fumes
might reach an open flame spark. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
4. Clear debris from movable parts, but only when the power
source is shut off.
5. Check to be sure all nuts and bolts are tight to assure the
equipment is in safe working condition.