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ManualsBrandsPowerhorse ManualsLog Splitters3-Pt. Horizontal/Vertical Log Splitter — 22 Tons

Before Each Use – Work Site Selection and Set Up

• NEVER adjust the pressure setting of the 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 puncture 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.

6. Shields / guards

Replace all guards and shields after servicing the log splitter.

Step Two: Work site selection and log splitter set-up

WARNING

It is important to select an appropriate work site and properly set up the log splitter in order to

minimize the risk of slips and falls, equipment rolling or tipping over, carbon monoxide poisoning,

and accidental fires.

1. Select location

Select an appropriate location for operating the log splitter.

Requirements:

1. Dry-level surface with good footing. Stay clear of areas with mud, ice, tall grass, weeds,

brush, or snow.

2. Outdoors and far away from windows, doors and air intakes.

WARNING: The running tractor engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous

gas that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it.

• ONLY run log splitter OUTDOORS and away from air intakes. NEVER run log

splitter inside homes, garages, sheds, or other buildings or semi-enclosed spaces.

These spaces can trap poisonous gases, EVEN if you run a fan or open windows.

• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the log splitter, shut off the

engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon

monoxide poisoning.

2. Fire

precautions

Take the following precautions against fire:

Keep a fire extinguisher available (classified for both ordinary combustibles & flammable

liquids) as a precautionary measure when operating the log splitter in dry areas.

3. Position splitter

7’ from any

combustibles or

flammable

liquids

Position tractor exhaust and other hot elements of the tractor engine at least 7 ft. from

combustible objects during operation.

Hot exhaust fumes from tractor could cause fire. Also, hydraulic oil leaking or spraying on hot

engine can ignite.

4. Engage parking

brake

Make sure the tractor’s parking brake is engaged before operating the log splitter.

WARNING: If the parking brake is not engaged, the tractor could roll while you are

operating the log splitter. Personal injury could result.

5. Apply grease

Apply grease to the beam.