Central Machinery 62291 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 3

5. Use only accessories that
are recommended by
Harbor Freight Tools for your model.
Accessories that may be suitable for
one piece of equipment may become
hazardous when used on another
piece of equipment.
6. Stay alert, watch what you are
doing and use common sense when
operating this piece of equipment.
Do not use this piece of equipment
while tired or under the influence of
drugs, alcohol or medication.
7. Do not overreach. Keep proper
footing and balance at all times.
This enables better control of the
equipment in unexpected situations.
8. Dress properly. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Keep hair,
clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry
or long hair can be caught in moving
parts.
9. Keep the equipment and surrounding
area clean at all times.
10. Use the equipment, accessories, etc.,
in accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended for the
particular type of equipment, taking
into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use
of the equipment for operations
different from those intended could
result in a hazardous situation.
11. Moving parts can crush
and cut hands and fingers.
Keep hands clear of the
Ram Plate, Wedge, and
logs while splitting.
12. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls
and with the proper use of the Log
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Splitter. Know how to stop the Log
Splitter and relieve system pressure
quickly if needed.
13. Make sure all fittings are tight before
applying pressure.
14. Be aware of the added length of the
Log Splitter when transporting.
15. If a log becomes jammed in the
Wedge, back off pressure and
remove log with a pry bar.
FIGURE A
CORRECT
LOG
ORIENTATION
16. This Log Splitter is designed to split
logs up to 18" long and 6-1/2" in
diameter, lengthwise with the grain
only. (See Figure A.)
17. Always operate the Log Splitter with
all safety equipment in place and in
proper working order, and all controls
properly adjusted for safe operation.
18. Always relieve the system pressure
before inspecting, cleaning, adjusting,
or repairing the Log Splitter.
19. WARNING: This product contains
or, when used, produces a chemi-
cal known to the State of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. (Califor-
nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5,
et seq.)
20. When spills of fuel or oil occur, they
must be cleaned up immediately.
INCORRECT
LOG
ORIENTATION
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