Use and Care Manual

Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2018 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC
ENG - 6 ENG - 7
This log splitter has been designed and manufactured
to provide you with the safety and reliability you
would expect from an industry leader in outdoor
power equipment manufacturing.
Although reading this manual and the safety
instructions it contains will provide you with the
necessary basic knowledge to operate this equipment
safely and effectively, we have placed several
safety labels on the log splitter to remind you of
this important information and warn you of specific
hazards while operating the machine.
These important safety labels are illustrated below,
and are shown here to help familiarize you with the
location and content to the safety messages you
will see as you perform normal chipping/shredding
operations.
Please review these labels now. If you have any
questions regarding their meaning or how to comply
with these instructions, reread the complete Important
Safe Operation Practice text or contact your local
dealer.
Should any of the safety labels become unreadable
because of being worn, faded or otherwise damaged
during the use of your log splitter, please contact your
local authorized dealer to order replacement label.
The safety labels are easily applied, and will act as a
constant visual reminder to you and others who may
use the equipment. Following the safety instructions
is necessary for safe, effective operation of your log
splitter.
Safety Decals
• Save all instructions
If you need assistance or find any parts missing,
CALL TOLL FREE: 1-800-737-2112.
NOTICE
Keep the beam clean and free of debris to avoid
damage to log splitter
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WARNING
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Pinch Hazard
Avoid hand injury.
Lock support leg in the down
position by inserting pin prior
to splitting.
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WARNING
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Avoid hand injury.
• When pivoting beam to horizontal
position, keep hands away from beam stop.
• Ensure pin completely locks beam before
splitting or towing.
Crush Hazard
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WARNING
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Avoid serious injury or death while towing
• Read and follow operator manual instructions for correct
attachment and towing.
• Ensure the correct ball size of 2 inch is on the towing
vehicle.
• Ensure safety chains are correctly attached prior to towing.
• Do NOT exceed a maximum towing speed of 45 MPH.
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WARNING
!
Crush Hazard
Avoid Injury
Keep arms and
hands away from
moving parts.
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WARNING
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Hydraulic fluid injection hazard
• High pressure fluid escaping from a small hole
can penetrate skin causing serious injury.
• Avoid contact with escaping fluids.
• Check for leaks using paper, never your hands.
Overturn and Slope hazard
Avoid personal injury
• Do not operate or transport log splitter on
slopes greater than 5 degrees.
• Block wheels to prevent movement and lock
beam in the horizontal or vertical position.
Burn Hazard
Avoid skin burn
• Hydraulic cylinder and other
components can become very hot.
• Avoid contact.
• Wear gloves when operating.
Operating Instructions
1. Wear ANSI approved safety gloves, glasses and
footwear.
2. Position splitter on a flat surface with wheels
blocked.
3. After ensuring proper fluid levels, start engine
and advance throttle.
4. Position log onto beam and against the endplate.
NOTICE: Always split wood in the direction of the
grain and hold the log by its sides when loading.
5. Push control valve handle FORWARD to split log.
6. Push control valve handle BACKWARD to return
wedge to its original position.
Read and follow operating
instructions before operating
log splitter.
Impact or Pinch Hazard
• Keep bystanders at least 10 feet away.
• Only one person should operate and
load the log splitter, staying within the
designated operator zone.
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