prevent a fire hazard and properly dispose of the waste.
F. Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure. Never store a machine that has gas
in the tank, or a fuel container, near an open flame or spark such as a water heater, space heater, clothes
dryer or furnace.
G. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Shut down the engine, disconnect the spark
plug wire, keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes before
making adjustments or repairs.
H. Never tamper with the engine’s governor setting. The governor controls the maximum safe operation
speed and protects the engine. Over-speeding the engine is dangerous and will cause damage to the
engine and to the other moving parts of the machine. If required, see your authorized dealer for engine
governor adjustments.
I. Keep combustible substances away from the engine when it is hot.
J. Never cover the machine while the muffler is still hot.
K. Do not operate the engine with the air cleaner or the carburetor air intake cover removed. Removal of
such parts could create a fire hazard. Do not use flammable solutions to clean the air filter.
L. The muffler and engine become very hot and can cause a severe burn; do not touch.
General Safety
WARNING
Operating this Log Splitter safely is necessary to prevent or minimize the risk of death or serious injury.
Unsafe operation can create a number of hazards for you. Always take the following precautions when
operating this Log Splitter:
A. Your Log Splitter is a powerful tool, not a plaything. Exercise extreme caution at all times. The machine is
designed to split logs. Do not use it for any other purpose.
B. Know how to stop the Log Splitter quickly; see “stopping the engine” in Part III.
C. Never operate your unit on a slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surface. Exercise caution to avoid slipping or
falling.
D. See manufacturer’s instructions for proper operation and installation of accessories.
E. Never use the machine without ensuring that all guards and shields are in place.
F. Never, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard parts on the Log
Splitter. This includes all shields and guards. Modifications to your machine could cause personal injuries
and property damage and will invalid your warranty.
G. Allow only one person to operate the Log Splitter at any time.
H. If the machine start to make an unusual noise or vibrate, shut down the engine, disconnect the spark plug
wire, keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5 minutes for engine to cool
down, then inspect for damage. Vibration is generally a warning of trouble. Check damaged parts and
clean, repair and/or replace as necessary.
I. Never tamper with safety devices. Check their proper operation regularly.
J. Before performing any maintenance or inspection procedure on the Log Splitter shut down the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire keeping it away from the spark plug to prevent accidental starting, wait 5
minutes for machine to cool down.
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