2�1 General Safety - Wallenstein WX510 Operator's Manual

SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your Wallenstein Trailer Wood-
splitter� YOU must ensure that you and anyone
else who is going to operate, maintain or work
around the Woodsplitter be familiar with the op-
erating and maintenance procedures and related
SAFETY information contained in this manual�
This manual will take you step-by-step through
your working day and alerts you to all good safety
practices that should be adhered to while operat-
ing the Woodsplitter�
remember, YOU are the key to safety� Good
safety practices not only protect you but also
the people around you� Make these practices a
working part of your safety program� Be certain
that EVERYONE operating this equipment is
familiar with the recommended operating and
maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions� Most accidents can be prevented�
Do not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices�
• Woodsplitter owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the machine, and at
least annually�
• The most important safety feature on this
equipment is a SAFE operator� It is the opera-
tor's responsibility to read and understand
ALL Safety and Operating instructions in the
manual and to follow these� Most accidents
can be avoided�
• A person who has not read and understood
all operating and safety instructions is not
qualified to operate the machine� An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death�
• Do not modify the equipment in any way�
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment�
• Think SAFeTY! Work SAFeLY!
2.1 GENERAL SAFETY
1� read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before operat-
ing, maintaining, adjusting or
unplugging the Woodsplitter�
2� Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it�
3� Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it�
4� Do not allow riders�
5� Wear appropriate protec-
tive gear� This list
includes but is not
limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles
- Protective gog-
gles, glasses or
face shield
- Heavy gloves
- Protective clothing
6� Install and secure all guards
before starting�
7� Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise�
8� Place all controls in neutral, stop engine,
set park brake, remove ignition key and wait
for all moving parts to stop before servicing,
adjusting, repairing or unplugging�
9� Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting�
10� review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining
the Woodsplitter�
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