Use and Care Manual

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ENG - 3
RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATOR
1. Carefully read and follow these safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
2. Know your product. Read and understand this manual before use. Compare the illustrations to machine. Learn location
and function of all controls. Thoroughly understanding the unit before use will result in the best performance and safety.
3. Follow all instructions when assembling the unit. If the unit was purchased in assembled condition, the operator must
check the machine carefully to make sure it was assembled according the instructions in the manual before use.
4. Regularly inspect the log splitter. Make sure parts are not bent, damaged, or loose.
5. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only. The intended purpose is to split wood for use in replaces.
6. Operate the machine only with guards, shields, and other safety items in place and working correctly.
7. Service the machine only with authorized or approved replacement parts.
8. Complete all unit maintenance and adjustments according to the instructions in this manual.
- Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: “ Attention! Become Alert!
Your Safety Is Involved.”
DANGER
Carbon Monoxide is a poisonous gas. Using an engine indoors can kill you in minutes. Engine exhaust contains high
levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. You may be breathing CO even if you do not
smell engine exhaust.
WARNING
The log splitter is capable of amputating or crushing hands and ngers. Read and follow all warnings and safety instruc-
tions on the log splitter and in this manual. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death to you or bystanders.
In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always disconnect
spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
Muffler and other engine and hydraulic system components become extremely hot during operation and remain hot after
engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.
TRAINING SAFETY
1. Read, understand and follow the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the machine and disengage the controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
3. Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 10 feet (3 m) from the machine while it is in operation. Stop machine if
anyone enters the area.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their
property and themselves.
PREPARATION SAFETY
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
2. Operate only on level ground to ensure machine stability. Do not operate or transport log splitter on slopes greater
than 5 degrees.
3. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or repair, to
protect your eyes.
4. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments and safety goggles. Avoid loose-fitting
clothes and use protective footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces. Wear leather work gloves.
5. Fuel is highly flammable. Take the following precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
b. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Do not smoke while refueling.
c. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap on the fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is
running or when the engine is hot. Allow engine to cool before refueling, at least two minutes.
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