User Manual

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100250 - 37 TON FULL BEAM LOG SPLITTER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
 WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm – www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
 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.
 WARNING
Projectile Hazard
Pieces of log may be ejected from the splitter while operating.
Wear ANSI approved safety glasses when operating. Be alert.
 WARNING
Keep Operator Work Zone Clear
Keep work zone clear of debris while working to ensure safe
footing.