Use and Care Manual

Questions? Call Toll Free at 1-800-737-2112 Copyright © 2015 MAT Engine Technologies, LLC
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.
Keep the beam clean and free of debris to avoid
damage to log splitter.
NOTICE
WARNING
!
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
WARNING
!
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.
WARNING
!
Crush Hazard
Avoid Injury
Keep arms and
hands away from
moving parts.
WARNING
!
Pinch Hazard
Avoid hand injury.
Lock support leg in the down
position by inserting pin prior
to splitting.
Operating Instructions
1. Wear ANSI approved safety gloves, glasses and
footwear.
2. Position splitter on a at surface with wheels
blocked.
3. After ensuring proper uid 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.
WARNING
!
Hydraulic uid injection hazard
• High pressure uid escaping from a small hole
can penetrate skin causing serious injury.
• Avoid contact with escaping uids.
• 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 ver hot.
• Avoid contact.
• Wear gloves when operating.
Read and follow operating
instructions befor 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
designatd operator zone.