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PROTECT YOUR HANDS
• When the ram of the log splitter is in the return mode, keep your hands 
off the machine – the log splitter is designed to automatically stop when 
the cylinder is fully retracted. 
• Keep your hands away from splits and cracks which open in the log. 
They may close suddenly and crush or amputate your hands. 
• Do not remove jammed logs with you hands.
DON'T FORCE THE TOOL
• It will do a better and safer job at its design rate. 
• Don’t use log splitter for a purpose for which it was not intended. 
• Do not, under any circumstances, alter your log splitter. This equipment 
was designed and engineered to be used in accordance with the 
operating instructions. Altering the equipment, or using the equipment in 
such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities and capacities, 
could result in serious or fatal injury and will void the warranty. 
• Never try to split logs larger than those indicated in the specifications 
table on page 10. This is dangerous and may damage the machine.
NEVER LEAVE LOG SPLITTER RUNNING UNATTENDED
• Don't leave log splitter until it has come to a complete stop
DISCONNECT POWER
• Unplug when not in use, before making adjustments, cleaning, or 
working on the log splitter. 
MAINTAIN YOUR LOG SPLITTER WITH CARE
• Always clean the log splitter after each use.
• Keep the log splitter clean and free from debris for best and safest 
performance. 
• Control levers and the power switch must be kept clean, dry and free 
from oil and grease at all times.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
• Take any used oil to an authorized collection point. Do not discharge 
into drains, soil or water.
MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF
• Lock the workshop. Store the log splitter away from children and others 
not qualified to use it.