Skid Pro WX410-SKD User manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Skid Steer Wood Splitter
WX
410-SKD
WX
430-SKD
WX 470-SKD
Document Number: Z97151_EnRev Feb-2020

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SKID STEER MOUNTED Log Splitter
DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT
(please print)
INSPECTION REPORT SAFETY
____ All Decals Installed
____ Guards and Shields Installed
____ Review Operating and Safety Instructions
____ Check that Cylinder Extends Freely
____ Fasteners Tight
____ Hydraulic Fittings Tight - No Leaks
____ Hydraulic Lines Free and in Good Condition
____ Lubricate Wood splitter
____ Frame Anchored to Face Plate
The product manuals have been received by me and I
have been thoroughly instructed as to care, adjustments,
safe operation, and applicable warranty policy.
Customer
Address
City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code
( )
Phone Number
Contact Name
Model
Serial Number
Delivery date
I have thoroughly instructed the buyer on the equipment
care, adjustments, safe operation and applicable
warranty policy and reviewed the manuals.
Guru
Address
City, State/Province, ZIP/Postal Code
( )
Phone Number

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
DELIVERY INSPECTION REPORT..........................2
WARRANTY................................................................4
SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION..................................5
1 INTRODUCTION................................................6
1.1 PRODUCT DECAL INFORMATION ............... 7
2 SAFETY..............................................................8
2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL .............................. 8
2.2 SIGNAL WORDS ............................................. 8
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY......................................... 9
2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES .......... 10
2.3 SAFETY TRAINING....................................... 11
2.5 PREPARATION.............................................. 11
2.6 OPERATING SAFETY............................................12
2.7 TRANSPORT SAFETY.................................. 13
2.8 MAINTENANCE SAFETY ............................. 14
2.9 HYDRAULIC SAFETY................................... 14
2.10 STORAGE SAFETY ...................................... 14
2.11 SIGN-OFF FORM .......................................... 15
3 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS ..........................16
3.1 SAFETY SIGNS............................................. 16
3.2 SAFETY SIGN EXPLANATIONS.................. 17
3.3 REPLACING DAMAGED SAFETY SIGNS .. 18
4 OPERATION.....................................................19
4.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR OWNER ..... 19
4.2 WOOD SPLITTER COMPONENTS ............. 20
4.3 WOOD SPLITTER BREAK-IN ...................... 21
4.4 PRE-OPERATION CHECKLIST ................... 21
4.5 EQUIPMENT MATCHING ............................. 22
4.6 CONTROLS.................................................... 23
4.7 ATTACHING / UNHOOKING SKID STEER . 24
4.8 FIELD OPERATION....................................... 26
4.10 TRANSPORTING .......................................... 31
4.11 STORAGE ...................................................... 32
4.11.1 PLACING IN STORAGE............................ 32
4.11.2 REMOVING FROM STORAGE ................. 32
5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE ....................33
5.1 FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS ......................... 33
5.2 GREASING..................................................... 33
5.3 SERVICING INTERVALS.............................. 33
5.4 SERVICE ILLUSTRATION............................ 34
5.5 SERVICE RECORD TABLE.......................... 35
6. TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................36
7 SPECIFICATIONS ...........................................37
7.1 MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS....................... 37
7.2 BOLT TORQUE.............................................. 38
7.3 HYDRAULIC FITTING TORQUE.................. 38

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WARRANTY
rev. Feb -2020
LIMITED WARRANTY
Skid Pro products are warranted to be free of defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of
One Year
from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the operang
and maintenance instrucons supplied with the unit. Warranty is limited to the repair of the
product and/or replacement of parts.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and is not transferable.
Repairs must be done by an authorized Guru. Products will be returned to the Guru at the
customer’s expense. Include the original purchase receipt with any claim.
This warranty does not cover the following:
1) Normal maintenance or adjustments
2) Normal replacement of wearable and service parts
3) Consequen damage, indirect damage, or loss of prots
4) Damages resulng from:
• Misuse, negligence, accident, theor re
•Use of improper or insucient fuel, uids or lubricants
•Use of parts or aermarket accessories other than genuine OEM parts
• Modicaons, alteraon, tampering or improper repair performed by pares other
than an authorized Guru
• Any device or accessories installed by pares other than an authorized Guru
5) Engines. Engines are covered by the manufacturer of the engine for the warranty period
they specify. For the details of your engine warranty, see your engine owner’s manual.

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SERIAL NUMBER LOCATION
Always give your Guru the serial number of your Skid Pro Skid Steer Mounted Log Splitter when order-
ing parts or requesting service or other information.
The wood splitter is equipped with a serial plate where indicated. Please mark the number in the space
provided for easy reference.
Model Number ____________________________________________________
Serial Number ____________________________________________________
WX410-SKD
WX430-SKD
WX470-SKD

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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of a Skid Pro Skid Steer Mounted Log Splitter to compliment your log splitting
operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discriminating buyer for
the e󰀩cient splitting of wood.
Safe, e󰀩cient and trouble free operation of your Skid Pro Log Splitter requires that you and anyone else who will
be operating or maintaining the wood splitter, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Trou-
ble Shooting information contained within the Operator's Manual.
If you require replacement parts, call your Guru to order.
This manual covers the WX410-SKD, WX430-SKD and WX470-SKD Skid Steer Mounted Log Splitter.
Keep this manual handy for reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Skid Pro Guru or the
Distributor if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.
OPERATOR ORIENTATION – The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual, are
determined when sitting in the operator seat and facing the splitter.
WX410-SKD / WX430-SKD
WX470-SKD Horizontal
WX470-SKD Vertical

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1.1 PRODUCT DECAL
INFORMATION
When getting familiar with the Skid Pro product, notice
that there are numerous decals located on the machine.
There are di󰀨erent types of decals for safety, information,
and product identication. The following section explains
what they are for and how to read them.
Safety Decals are pictorial with a yellow background and
generally two panel. The top panel shows the safety alert
(the potential hazard) and the bottom panel shows the
message (how to avoid the hazard).
Safety alert
Message
Safety Notice Decals are pictorial with a blue background
and generally rectangular with single or multiple symbols.
This decal informs what Personal Protective Equipment is
required for safe operation.
Informative Decals are generally pictorial with a white
background and can vary in the number of panels. This
type of decal provides additional information to the
operator or explains the operation of a control.
Product Decals indicate machine model and serial
number, and other important information.
Maintenance Decals have a green background and can
vary to the number of panels. This decal shows a type
maintenance required and frequency interval.
See the section on safety signs for safety decal
explanations.

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2 SAFETY
2.1 SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL
This Safety Alert Symbol means:
ATTENTION! BE ALERT!
YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!
The Safety Alert Symbol identies important safety
messages on the Wood Splitter and in the manual.
When you see this symbol, be alert to the possibility
of personal injury or death. Follow the instructions in
the safety message.
2.2 SIGNAL WORDS
The signal words DANGER, WARNING and CAUTION
determine the seriousness level of the warning messages
in this manual. The appropriate signal word for each
message in this manual has been selected using the
following guidelines:
DANGER –
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury. This signal
word is to be limited to the most extreme situations
typically for machine components which, for functional
purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and
includes hazards that are exposed when guards are
removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
CAUTION –
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may
also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT – To avoid confusing equipment
protection with personal safety messages, a signal word
IMPORTANT indicates a situation that if not avoided,
could result in damage to the machine.

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YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Skid Pro Skid Steer Mounted Log
Splitter. YOU must ensure that you and anyone else
who is going to use, maintain or work around the Log
Splitter be familiar with the using and maintenance
procedures and related SAFETY information contained
in this manual. This manual will take you step-by-step
through your working day and alerts you to all good
safety practices that should be used while using the
Log Splitter.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good safety
practices not only protect you but also the people
around you. Make these practices a working part of
your safety program. Be certain that EVERYONE using
this equipment is familiar with the recommended using
and maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do not
risk injury or death by ignoring good safety practices.
• Skid Steer Mounted Log Splitter owners must give
operating instructions to operators or employees
before allowing them to operate the wood splitter,
and at least annually thereafter.
• The most important safety device on this equip-
ment is a SAFE operator. It is the operator’s re-
sponsibility to read and understand ALL Safety and
Operating instructions in the manual and to follow
these. Most accidents can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all
using and safety instructions is not qualied to use
the wood splitter. An untrained operator exposes
himself and bystanders to possible serious injury or
death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unau-
thorized modication may impair the function and/
or safety and could a󰀨ect the life of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
1. Read and understand the Operator’s Manual and
all safety signs before operating, maintaining, ad-
justing or servicing the Log Splitter.
2. Have a rst-aid kit available for use should the
need arise and know how to use it.
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
3. Have a re extinguisher available for use should
the need arise and know how to use it.
4. Do not allow riders.
5. Wear appropriate protective gear. This list includes
but is not limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
- Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
- Heavy gloves
- Wet weather gear
- Hearing Protection
-Respirator or lter mask
6. Install and secure all guards before starting.
7. Wear suitable ear protection for prolonged expo-
sure to excessive noise.
8. Lower splitter frame, place all controls in neutral,
stop engine, remove ignition key and wait for all
moving parts to stop before servicing, adjusting,
repairing or maintaining.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small children,
before using the unit.
10. Review safety related items annually.

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2.2 EQUIPMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES
1. Safety of the operator and bystanders is one of the
main concerns in designing and developing equip-
ment. However, every year many accidents occur
which could have been avoided by a few seconds
of thought and a more careful approach to handling
equipment. You, the operator, can avoid many
accidents by observing the following precautions
in this section. To avoid personal injury or death,
study the following precautions and insist those
working with you, or for you, follow them.
2. In order to provide a better view, certain photo-
graphs or illustrations in this manual may show an
assembly with a safety shield removed. However,
equipment should never be used in this condi-
tion. Keep all shields in place. If shield removal
becomes necessary for repairs, replace the shield
prior to use.
3. Replace any safety sign or instruction sign that is
not readable or is missing. Location of such safety
signs is indicated in this manual.
4. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can
hinder alertness or coordination while using this
equipment. Consult your doctor about using this
wood splitter while taking prescription medications.
5. Under no circumstances should young children
be allowed to work with this equipment. Do not
allow persons to use or assemble this unit until
they have read this manual and have developed
a thorough understanding of the safety precau-
tions and of how it works. Review the safety
instructions with all users annually.
6. This equipment is dangerous to children and
persons unfamiliar with its operation. The opera-
tor should be a responsible, properly trained and
physically able person familiar with wood splitting
and trained in this equipment's operations. If the
elderly are assisting with work, their physical limita-
tions need to be recognized and accommodated.
7. Never exceed the limits of a piece of wood split-
ting. If its ability to do a job, or to do so safely, is in
question - DON'T TRY IT.
8. Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modication may result in serious
injury or death and may impair the function and life
of the equipment.
9. Use a Skid Steer that is equipped with a Roll Over
Protective Structure (ROPS) and a seat belt.
10. In addition to the design and conguration of this
implement, including Safety Signs and Safety
Equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern, pru-
dence, and proper training of personnel involved in
the operation, transport, maintenance, and storage
of the wood splitter. Refer also to Safety Messages
and operation instruction in each of the appropriate
sections of the engine and wood splitter manuals.
Pay close attention to the Safety Signs a󰀩xed to
the skid steer and the wood splitter.

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2.3 SAFETY TRAINING
1. Safety is a primary concern in the design and man-
ufacture of our products. Unfortunately, our e󰀨orts
to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a
single careless act of an operator or bystander.
2. In addition to the design and conguration of
equipment, hazard control and accident prevention
are dependent upon the awareness, concern, pru-
dence and proper training of personnel involved in
the operation, transport, maintenance and storage
of this equipment.
3. It is the operator's responsi-
bility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Using in-
structions in the manual and
to follow these. Accidents
can be avoided.
4. Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to
careless injuries. Read this manual before as-
sembly or using, to acquaint yourself with the
wood splitter. If this wood splitter is used by
any person other than yourself, or is loaned or
rented, it is the wood splitter owner's responsi-
bility to make certain that the operator, prior to
using:
a. Reads and understands the operator's
manual.
b. Is instructed in safe and proper use.
5. Know your controls and how to stop power unit
engine and wood splitter quickly in an emergency.
Read this manual and the one provided with your
skid steer.
6. Train all new personnel and review instructions
frequently with existing workers. Be certain only a
properly trained and physically able person will use
the wood splitting. A person who has not read and
understood all using and safety instructions is not
qualied to use the wood splitter. An untrained op-
erator exposes himself and bystanders to possible
serious injury or death. If the elderly are assisting
with the work, their physical limitations need to be
recognized and accommodated.
2.5 PREPARATION
1. Never use the engine and wood splitter until you
have read and completely understand this manual,
the Skid steer Operator's Manual and each of the
Safety Messages found on the safety signs on the
skid steer and wood splitter.
2. Personal protec-
tion equipment
including hard
hat, safety glass-
es, safety shoes,
and gloves are
recommended
during assembly, installation, operation, adjust-
ment, maintaining, repairing, removal, cleaning, or
moving the unit. Do not allow long hair, loose tting
clothing or jewelery to be around equipment.
3. PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO
LOUD NOISE MAY CAUSE
PERMANENT HEARING LOSS!
Power equipment with or with-
out equipment attached can
often be noisy enough to cause
permanent, partial hearing loss.
We recommend that you wear
hearing protection on a full-time
basis if the noise in the Opera-
tor's position exceeds 80 db. Noise over
85 db on a long-term basis can cause severe hear-
ing loss. Noise over 90 db adjacent to the Operator
over a long-term basis may cause permanent, total
hearing loss. NOTE: Hearing loss from loud noise
(from skid steers, chain saws, radios, and other
such sources close to the ear) is cumulative over a
lifetime without hope of natural recovery.
4. Operate the wood splitter only with a skid steer
equipped with an approved Roll-Over-Protective
Structure (ROPS). Always wear your seat belt
when operating the skid steer. Serious injury or
even death could result from falling o󰀨 the skid
steer - - particularly during a turnover when the
operator could be pinned under the ROPS or the
skid steer.

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5. Review maps of underground
utilities before starting to dig.
Remove all sticks, stones,
roots, and wires from work-
ing area before starting. Take
care not to contact overhead
and underground obstruc-
tions during operation.
6. Operate only in daylight or good articial light.
7. Be sure wood splitter is properly mounted, adjust-
ed and in good operating condition.
8. Ensure that all safety shielding and safety signs
are properly installed and in good condition.
2.6 OPERATING SAFETY
1. Please remember it is important that you read and
heed the safety signs on the Log Splitter. Clean
or replace all safety signs if they cannot be clearly
read and understood. They are there for your
safety, as well as the safety of others. The safe use
of this wood splitter is strictly up to you, the opera-
tor.
2. All things with moving parts are potentially haz-
ardous. There is no substitute for a cautious,
safe-minded operator who recognizes potential
hazards and follows reasonable safety practices.
The manufacturer has designed this Log Splitter
to be used with all its safety equipment properly
attached, to minimize the chance of accidents.
Study this manual to make sure you have all safety
equipment attached.
3. If a safety shield or guard is removed for any rea-
son, it must be replaced before the wood splitter is
again operated.
4. Always lock face plate to front of loader when at-
taching to prevent movement during operation.
5. Clear the work area of objects which might be
picked up and snagged or entangled in the wood
splitter. Do not operate on slippery, wet, muddy or
icy surfaces. Good footing prevents slipping and
tripping.
6. Do not allow bystanders within 20 ft of wood split-
ter during operation. Wood chips can y out and
injure others.
7. Do not step over or straddle splitter during opera-
tion.
8. Do not try to split more than one log at a time. The
extra log can y out and cause injury.
9. Keep your ngers and hands away from cracks in
the log that can open while splitting.
10. Always load logs by holding on the sides, not the
top and bottom.
11. Do not load the splitter when the wedge is in mo-
tion.
12. Do not try to split logs across the grain. Some
kinds can burst or splinter and y out of wood split-
ter causing injury.

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13. For uneven cut logs, always place the wide end
down and the squarest end against the splitting
wedge.
14. Never carry, lift or move people on loader or frame.
15. Always use two people to handle heavy, unwieldy
components during assembly, installation, removal
or moving.
16. Never place any part of your body where it would
be in danger if movement should occur during as-
sembly, installation, operation, maintaining, repair-
ing, removal or moving.
17. Do not walk or work under a raised wood splitter or
attachment unless it is securely blocked or held in
position. Do not depend on the skid steer hydraulic
system to hold the wood splitter or attachment in
place.
18. Never use alcoholic beverages or drugs which can
hinder alertness or coordination while operating
this equipment. Consult your doctor about oper-
ating this wood splitter while taking prescription
medications.
19. Do not allow riders on this wood splitter at any
time. There is no safe place for any riders.
20. Before you operate the wood splitter, check over
all hydraulic lines, hoses, connections and compo-
nents. Replace any worn or damaged parts imme-
diately. Tighten all leaking ttings.
21. Never allow children to operate or be around this
wood splitter.
22. Do not operate on slopes or hillsides. Sloping ter-
rain can cause logs to roll or slip.
23. Keep hands, feet, hair, jewelery, and clothing away
from all moving and/or rotating parts.
24. Review safety instructions annually.
2.7 TRANSPORT SAFETY
1. Comply with state and local laws governing safety
and transporting of wood splitting on public roads.
2. The use of ashing amber lights is acceptable in
most localities. However, some localities prohibit
their use. Local laws should be checked for all
highway lighting and marking requirements.
3. At all times, when driving the skid steer and
equipment on the road or highway under 20 mph
(32 km/h) use ashing amber warning lights and a
slow moving vehicle sign. Do not exceed 20 mph
(32 km/h). Reduce speed on rough roads and sur-
faces.
4. Do not drink and drive.
5. Be a safe and courteous driver. Always yield to
oncoming tra󰀩c in all situations, including narrow
bridges, intersections, etc. Watch for tra󰀩c when
operating near or crossing roadways.
6. Turn into curves or go up or down hills only at a
low speed and a gradual steering angle. Slow
down on rough or uneven ground.
7. Never allow riders on either skid steer or wood
splitter.

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2.8 MAINTENANCE SAFETY
1. Good maintenance is your responsibility. Poor
maintenance is an invitation to trouble.
2. Follow good shop
practices.
- Keep service area
clean and dry.
- Be sure electrical
outlets and tools are
properly grounded.
- Use adequate light for
the job at hand.
3. Make sure there is plenty
of ventilation. Never oper-
ate the skid steer in a closed building. The exhaust
fumes may cause asphyxiation.
4. Before working on this wood splitter, lower the
boom / bucket to the ground, place all controls in
neutral, shut o󰀨 the engine, set the park brake and
remove the ignition key.
5. Never work under equipment unless it is blocked
securely.
6. Use personal protection devices such as eye, hand
and hearing protectors, when performing any ser-
vice or maintenance work.
7. Where replacement parts are necessary for peri-
odic maintenance and servicing, genuine factory
replacement parts must be used to restore your
equipment to original specications. The manufac-
turer will not be responsible for injuries or damages
caused by use of unapproved parts and/or acces-
sories.
8. A re extinguisher and rst aid kit should be kept
readily accessible while performing maintenance
on this equipment.
9. Periodically tighten all bolts, nuts and screws and
check that all fasteners are properly torqued.
10. When completing a maintenance or service func-
tion, make sure all safety shields and devices are
installed before placing unit in service.
2.9 HYDRAULIC SAFETY
1. Make sure that all the components in the hydraulic
system are kept in good condition and are clean.
2. Before applying pressure to the system, make sure
all components are tight, and that lines, hoses and
couplings are not damaged.
3. Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the hy-
draulic lines, ttings or hoses by using tapes,
clamps or cements. The hydraulic system operates
under extremely high pressure. Such repairs will
fail suddenly and create a hazardous and unsafe
condition.
4. Wear proper hand and eye
protection when searching
for a high pressure hydraulic
leak. Use a piece of wood or
cardboard as a backstop in-
stead of hands to isolate and
identify a leak.
5. If injured by a concentrated
high-pressure stream of
hydraulic uid, seek medical
attention immediately. Seri-
ous infection or toxic reaction
can develop from hydraulic uid piercing the skin
surface.
6. Relieve pressure on hydraulic system before main-
taining or working on system.
2.10 STORAGE SAFETY
1. Store the unit in an area away from human activity.
2. Do not allow children to play on or around the
stored wood splitter.
3. Store the unit in a dry, level area. Support the
frame with planks if required.

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2.11 SIGN-OFF FORM
Anyone using this machine must read and thoroughly
understand all Safety, Operation and Maintenance
information in this manual. An untrained operator should
never use this machine.
To help document this training, the sign-o󰀨 sheet provided
below can be used.
Make periodic reviews of Safety and Operation a standard
practice for all operators. Review again at the startup of
every season.
The design and manufacture of this product conforms to
relative provisions in the following standards:
ISO 4254-1 Agricultural machinery – Safety
ASABE S318 Safety for Agricultural Field Equipment
ISO 3600 Operator’s Manual – Machinery for Agriculture,
Forestry & Lawn Equipment
Sign-off Form
Date Owner Employee

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REMEMBER - If safety signs have been damaged,
removed, become illegible or parts replaced without safety
signs, new signs must be applied. New safety signs are
available from your authorized Guru.
Refer to Safety Sign Explanations on page 17 to
understand the meaning of the safety decals.
3 SAFETY SIGN LOCATIONS
3.1 SAFETY SIGNS
The types of safety signs and locations on the equipment are shown in the illustrations that follow. Good safety
requires that you familiarize yourself with the various safety signs, the type of warning and the area, or function
related to that area, that requires your SAFETY AWARENESS.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
SP5000
2 3 41
Safety Decals (Typical all models)

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3.2 SAFETY SIGN EXPLANATIONS
1. Warning!
Always wear appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment when using this machine. For example:
• A hard hat
• Heavy gloves
• Hearing protection
• Protective shoes with slip resistant soles
• Protective glasses, goggles or face shield
2. Caution!
Caution! Refer to the operator's manual. Your close
attention is required in this area!
Learn ALL operating instructions in the manual and the
meaning of ALL safety signs on the machine.
The best safety feature is an informed operator.
3. Warning!
Pinch point / crushing danger! Keep your hands away
from all moving parts during and after split operation!
Never try to clear a jammed log with your hands! Wait
for all moving parts to come to a complete stop before
loading or clearing obstructions.
4. Warning!
Keep feet away from falling split wood!
Always wear steel toed footwear while machine is
operating to avoid serious personal injury.

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3.3 REPLACING DAMAGED
SAFETY SIGNS
5. Always keep safety signs clean and legible.
6. Replace safety signs that are missing or have
become illegible.
7. Parts that were replaced with a safety decal on
them must also have the safety sign replaced.
8. Replacement safety signs are available from your
authorized Distributor or Guru Parts Department
or the factory.
How to Install Safety Signs
Ambient temperature must be above 50 °F (10 °C) to
install decals.
9. Clean and dry the installation area.
10. Determine exact position before removing the
backing paper.
11. Peel back the corner of the backing paper.
12. Align the sign over the specied area and carefully
press the small portion with the exposed sticky
backing in place.
13. Slowly peel back the remaining paper and carefully
smooth the remaining portion of the sign in place.
14. Small air pockets can be pierced with a pin and
smoothed out using the piece of sign backing
paper.

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OPERATING SAFETY
• Read and understand the Operator’s Manual
and all safety signs before operating, servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
• Do not allow riders.
• Install and secure all guards and shields before
starting or operating.
• Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from
moving parts.
• Place all controls in neutral, stop skid steer
engine, set park brake, remove ignition key and
wait for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
• Place all skid steer and wood splitter controls in
neutral before starting.
• Always wear the appropriate personal safety
equipment when operating splitter including but
not limited to hard hat, safety shoes, face shield
and heavy gloves.
• Clear the area of bystanders, especially small
children, before starting.
• Do not operate on slopes or side hills.
• Keep working area clean, neat and dry to pre-
vent slipping and tripping.
• Keep all mechanical and hydraulic components
in good condition. Do not operate with leaks or
damaged components.
• Load splitter by holding logs on the side rather
than the top and bottom.
• Do not split wood across the grain.
• Review safety instructions with all operators an-
nually.
4.1 TO THE NEW OPERATOR OR
OWNER
The Skid Pro Skid Steer Mounted Log Splitter is designed
to split any kind of wood or log. Be familiar with the wood
splitter before starting.
In addition to the design and conguration of equip-
ment, hazard control and accident prevention are
dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence
and proper training of personnel involved in the
operation, transport, maintenance and storage of
equipment. It is the responsibility of the owner or
operator to read this manual and to train all other
operators before they start working with the wood
splitter.
It is the responsibility of the owner or operator to
read this manual and to train all other operators be-
fore they start working with the wood splitter. Follow
all safety instructions exactly. Safety is everyone's
business. By following recommended procedures, a
safe working environment is provided for the opera-
tor, bystanders and the area around the work site.
Untrained operators are not qualied to operate the
wood splitter.
Many features incorporated into this wood splitter are
the result of suggestions made by customers like you.
Read this manual carefully to learn how to operate the
wood splitter safely and how to set it to provide maximum
eld e󰀩ciency. By following the operating instructions in
conjunction with a good maintenance program, your Log
Splitter will provide many years of trouble-free service.
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4.2 WOOD SPLITTER COMPONENTS
The Skid Pro Skid Steer Log Splitter consists of a wedge on the end of a hydraulic cylinder for splitting wood or
logs. The remote on the skid steer is used to provide pressurized oil to the valve and cylinder to split the wood or
log. The WX470-SKD Splitter can be used in vertical or horizontal conguration.
Fig. 1 Wood Splitter Components
A Mounting Plate
B Splitter Frame
C Control Valve (WX470-SKD)
D Control Lever (WX470-SKD)
E Hydraulic Cylinder
F Wedge
G Frame Latch
H Vertical Conguration (WX470-SKD)
J Horizontal Conguration (WX470-SKD)
L 4 Segment Wedge (optional)