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Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation
Safety in Transporting to Job Site
• Read tractor instructions. Review safety instructions in your tractor manual with regard to driving with 3-point
hitch mounted equipment attached.
• Securely attached. Be sure the log splitter is securely attached before transporting.
• Added length. Be aware of the added length of the splitter.
• Reduced road stability. Be aware that heavy, 3-point hitch mounted equipment can reduce road stability,
regardless of the amount of front-end counterweight added. Drivers should take extra caution when driving with the
log splitter attached. Reduce your speed and take extra caution during turns or while driving on rough or sloped
terrain.
• Rough terrain. Be extra cautious and drive slowly when traveling over rough terrain.
• No riding or cargo on splitter. Never ride or transport cargo on the log splitter.
• Under the influence. Never tow or operate this splitter while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• On public roads. If transporting the log splitter on a public road, make sure to comply with all local, state, and
federal towing requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain licensing, trailer lights, safety
chains or signage, as needed to comply.
• Unattended. Turn off the tractor and engage parking brake before leaving the splitter unattended.
• Engage brake before operation. Engage tractor’s parking brake before operating log splitter.
Safety – Before Use
Read/instruct
• Read manual. Do not allow anyone to operate the log splitter who has not read the owner’s manual or has not been
instructed on the safe use of the splitter.
• Review safety rules. Before starting this log splitter, review the “Rules for Safe operation.” Failure to follow these
rules may result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
• Know how to stop. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop
the splitter and relieve system pressures quickly if needed.
Personal protective equipment
• Eye protection. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating the machine. Pieces of log may fly out and
serious eye injury can occur.
• Boots. Falling logs can crush feet. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots when operating or helping to load
logs.
• Loose/dangling. Loose or dangling apparel can become entangled in moving parts. Never wear jewelry or loose-
fitting clothing.
• Gloves. Wear snug fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs.
• Hearing Protection. The use of earplugs or other hearing protection device is recommended.
Safety During Inspection/Maintenance
Always inspect your log splitter before each use, and repair as needed, to keep it in safe working condition:
• Engine off. Always make sure the tractor engine is off before cleaning, repairing or adjusting the splitter, except as
recommended by the manufacturer.
• Other debris. Debris on moving parts can cause excess wear. With the tractor engine off, clear debris from
moving parts.
• Mechanical parts. Check to be sure that all nuts and bolts are tight to make sure the log splitter is in safe working
condition.