L. The mufflerandenginebecome very hotand can cause a severeburn;do nottouch.
GeneralSafety
WARNING
Operating thisLogSplitter safelyisnecessary topreventor minimize the riskofdeathor
seriousinjury. Unsafeoperation can createanumberofhazardsfor you. Alwaystakethe
following precautionswhen operating thisLog Splitter:
A. YourLogSplitter isapowerfultool,notaplaything. Exerciseextremecautionatall
times. The machine isdesigned to split logs.Donotuseit for any other purpose.
B. Knowhowto stop the Log Splitter quickly;see “stopping the engine”inPartIII.
C. Neveroperateyour unit on aslippery, wet,muddy, or icy surface. Exercisecaution to
avoid slipping or falling.
D. See manufacturer’sinstructionsforproper operation and installation ofaccessories.
E. Never use the machine withoutensuring thatall guardsand shieldsare inplace.
F. Never, underanyconditions,remove,bend,cut,fit,weld,orotherwisealter standard
parts on the Log Splitter. Thisincludesall shieldsand guards.Modificationstoyour
machine couldcausepersonalinjuriesand propertydamage and will invalidyour
warranty.
G. Allowonly one person tooperate theLog Splitter atany time.
H. Ifthemachine starttomakean unusualnoiseorvibrate, shutdowntheengine,
disconnectthesparkplugwire, keeping it awayfromthesparkplug toprevent
accidentalstarting, wait5minutesfor enginetocooldown,theninspectfordamage.
Vibration isgenerallyawarning oftrouble. Checkdamaged parts and clean,repair
and/or replace asnecessary.
I. Never tamper with safety devices. Checktheir proper operation regularly.
J. Before performing any maintenanceor inspection procedure on the Log Splitter shut
downtheengine,disconnectthe sparkplug wire keeping it awayfromthe sparkplug to
preventaccidentalstarting, wait 5 minutesfor machine to cooldown.
K. Neverallowpeoplewhoareunfamiliar withtheseinstructionstousetheLogSplitter.
Allowonlyresponsibleindividualswhoare familiar withtheserulesofsafeoperation to
use your machine.
L. Neveroverload or attempttosplit logsbeyondthe manufacturer’srecommendation. It
could result inpersonalinjury or damage to themachine.
M. Whileusingthe LogSplitter, don't hurryortakethingsforgranted. Whenindoubt
aboutthe equipmentor your surroundingsstop themachine and taketimetolook
thingsover.
N. Never operate the machine when under the influenceofalcohol, drugs,or medication.
O. Use themachine only indaylight.
P. Stay alertfor hidden hazardsor traffic.
Q. Keep all nuts and boltstightand keep the equipmentin good operating condition.
