Swisher LS11528HP Owner's Manual page 3

This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual.
When you see this symbol, carefully read the message that follows and be
alert to the possibility of personal injury.
Read this manual completely. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING:
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER:
Your log splitter was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result
in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
Read and understand the manual. Learn to operate this equipment in a safe manner. Familiarize
yourself with all of the controls in a safe environment before starting to work with this machine.
DO NOT under any circumstances alter this log splitter. This equipment was designed and
engineered in accordance with operating instructions. Altering this equipment, or using this
equipment in such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities and capacities, could result in
serious injury or fatality and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
Allow ONLY responsible adults who have read this manual to operate this machine. NEVER
allow children to operate this machine.
NEVER operate or allow someone to operate this equipment while under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication. Being coherent is essential for safety.
ALWAYS use outdoors with adequate ventilation. DON'T run the engine in an enclosed area.
Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide. This odorless gas can be deadly when inhaled.
NEVER use splitter for any other purpose than splitting wood. Any other use can result in
injury. Your splitter is a precision piece of power equipment, not a toy. Therefore, exercise
extreme caution at all times.
ONLY a single operator is to load and operate the log splitter. KEEP all others, including pets
and children, a minimum of 20 feet away from your work area. More accidents occur when
more than one person operates the log splitter than any other time.
ALWAYS wear protective gear such as safety goggles, protective hearing device, steel-toed
shoes, and tight-fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs.
NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of the splitter and
pull you into it. Keep hair away from moving parts.
NEVER operate your splitter on wet, muddy, or icy surfaces. KEEP work area clean of split
wood. Safe footing is essential in preventing accidents.
ONLY operate splitter on level ground with wheels blocked, not on the side of a hill. It could
tip, or rolling logs, poor footing, etc. could cause an accident.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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