North Star M11954H Owner's Manual page 22

Important safety instructions:
● Operator position. ALWAYS operate the log splitter from the manufacturer's indicated
● Remove hands. Remove both hands from log before activating Split Control Lever
● Hand Activate. Use only your hand to operate the Split Control Lever. Never use any other
● Second Person. Many accidents occur when there is more than one person involved in
6. Stop ram Release Split Control Lever to stop ram movement when log is split.
WARNING:
from any cracks that open in partially split logs.
Splitting Operation
OPERATOR POSITION. (See diagram above.) other positions are unsafe because they can
increase the risk of injury from crushing, cutting, flying objects, or burns.\
body part, or rope, cable, or other remote device to actuate the control.
loading and operating the log splitter. Only one person should operate the controls. If a
second person is assisting in loading logs, the operator must NEVER actuate the Split Control
Lever until the assistant and all bystanders are at least 10 feet away. NEVER allow an
assistant to hold the log in place while the operator actuates the Split Control Lever.
Cracks in logs can close quickly and pinch fingers. Keep fingers away
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