Step Three: Work Site Selection - North Star M11960U.1 Owner's Manual

Before Each Use – Step Three Work Site Selection & Set-Up
Step Three: Work site selection and log splitter set-up.
It is important to select an appropriate work site and properly set up the log splitter in order to minimize the risk
of slips and falls, equipment rolling or tipping over, carbon monoxide poisoning, and accidental fires.
1. Select location
2. Fire precautions
3. Position 7' from any
combustibles or
flammable liquids
4. Lock leg DOWN
5. Block wheels
Select an appropriate location for operating the log splitter.
Requirements:
1. Dry, level surface with good footing. Stay clear of areas with mud, ice, tall grass, weeds, or
brush.
2. Outdoors, away from air intakes.
WARNING:
The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can
kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it.
• ONLY run log splitter OUTDOORS and at least 20 feet from the home, away from
windows, vents and air intakes, to allow proper ventilation. NEVER run log splitter inside
homes, garages, sheds, or other buildings or semi-enclosed spaces. These spaces can trap
poisonous gases, EVEN if you run a fan or open windows.
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the log splitter, shut off the engine and
get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Take the following precautions against fire:
1. IMPORTANT: If your splitter will be used near any unimproved forest, brush, or
grassy covered land, then engine must be equipped with a spark arrestor.
(See the "Specifications" section of this manual to determine if your splitter already
has a spark arrestor. Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810 for
information about obtaining a spark arrestor for your log splitter if it is unequipped.)
2. Make sure you comply with applicable local, state and federal codes.
Keep a fire extinguisher available (classified for both ordinary combustibles & flammable
3.
liquids) as a precautionary measure when operating the log splitter in dry areas.
Position splitter at least 7 ft. from combustible objects during operation.
Hot exhaust fumes from tractor engine could cause fire. Also, hydraulic oil leaking or
spraying on hot engine can ignite.
Lock leg in the "DOWN" position using tow bar leg locking pin. Then raise jack so that
log splitter weight is supported on leg.
In this position, splitter is level for splitting and less likely to roll during operation.
Crank jack to
the down
position
Lock tow bar
in the down
position
Block the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log splitter.
WARNING
Crank jack to
Lock tow bar
in the down
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the down
position
position