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Safety Definitions
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Safety Warning Symbols
Control and Operating Symbols
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.
The symbols below identify important safety information in this manual. Become familiar with these symbols and the
warnings associated with these symbol.
Safety Alert Symbols
The following symbols can be found on your log splitter. Carefully read and understand their meaning.
Important Safety Information
Look for this symbol to point out important safety pre-
cautions. It means: Attention! Become Alert! Your Safety
Is Involved.
Avoid hand injury. Keep hands away from wedge, footplate
and other moving parts.
Read, understand and follow operator’s manual before
operating this machine. Failure to follow directions could
result in serious injury.
Check for hydraulic fluid leaks by passing a piece of
paper or cardboard underneath or over the area of
the leak. Do not check for leaks with your hand. Fluid
escaping from the smallest hole, under pressure, can
have enough force to penetrate the skin resulting in
tissue damage and cause serious injury or death.
Wear eye and ear protection complying with ANSI Z87.1
and footwear protection.
The engine produces carbon monoxide a poisonous,
odorless and deadly gas. Never run an engine indoors or
in a poorly ventilated area.
Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 10 feet away
from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
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.
Gasoline is flammable. Allow the engine to cool at least two
minutes before refueling.
Hydraulic cylinder and other components can become
very hot. Avoid contact. Wear gloves when operating log
splitter.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position to start the engine. Turn the engine switch to the OFF
position to stop the engine.
To start cold engines move the choke to the full choke position.
Move the choke control to the RUN position as the engine warms up and when
starting a warm engine.
OFF
ON