Safety
OXDALE PRODUCTS REQUIRES THAT ANYONE OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THE
LOG SPLITTER SHALL READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY, OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE DATA CONTAINED IN THIS USER MANUAL BEFORE USING THE LOG
SPLITTER.
The log splitter is powered by a Honda Engine. A copy of the Honda owner’s manual should accompany
this instruction manual. Please contact us if this is missing. Hydraulic action provides the force to drive a
splitting wedge into a log. Never operate the log splitter if unauthorized persons are in the area, especially
small children. Hazards associated with log splitting may be pinch points, splinters, eye injury, and
entanglement . It is for SINGLE PERSON USE ONLY.
You are responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of the log splitter. The most
important safety device on the equipment is a safe operator.
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Never put hands or fingers between wedge and log to be split or near moving parts. Always
stop the machine before cleaning it or making adjustments.
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The
operator should wear suitable PPE including eye protection, gloves, ear protection and
safety boots. Close fitting clothing should be worn to reduce risk of entanglement. The safety
decals and other labels on the machine are shown on the following page.
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Never stand either side of the log splitter while operating. Logs can sometimes split apart
violently eg due to knots. Stand in front of the machine to minimize risk from falling debris.
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Never hold top of log while setting in place or splitting. Never split two logs on top of each
other.
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The log splitter is very powerful, but some hard or wet wood can be difficult to split. Do not
force the wedge as this could cause injury to yourself and damage to the log splitter.
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Never let children operate machinery. Do not leave machine unattended when running.
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Both ends of each log should be cut as square as possible to help prevent log from riding out
of splitter. This is also aided by the three holes in the log platform having raised edges to
reduce the risk of slipping.
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Always choose a working area free from obstructions and then keep the working area free from
obstructions such as logs and split wood.
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Machine is for single person operation only using both hands on the operating lever.
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Operate splitter on solid level ground. Always ensure parking brake is engaged on tractor.
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The log splitter is designed only for splitting wood. Using it for any other purpose may damage
itand be dangerous to the user and others.
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Ensure that the machine is secured using wheel blocks if necessary during use, and stored
safely when not in use in a dry place.
• Ensure that Honda engine manual and its safety decals are also referred to.
