Operation Safety - Honda BE-LS22TL6505GO Operation Manual

• The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being
thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before
beginning power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety
glasses with side shields and, when needed, wear a full face shield
and earplugs. We recommend a Wide Vision Safety Mask for use
over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always
use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.

OPERATION SAFETY

1. BEFORE starting this machine, review the safe instructions in the
manual. Failure to follow these rules may result in serious injury to the
operator or bystanders.
2. NEVER leave this machine unattended with the engine running.
3. DO NOT operate machine while under the influence of alcohol, drugs,
or medication.
4. NEVER allow anyone to operate this machine without proper
instruction.
5. ALWAYS operate this machine with all safety equipment in place
and working. Make sure all controls are operating properly for safe
operation.
6. When loading a log, always place your hands on the side of the log,
not on the ends, and never use your foot to help stabilize a log. Failure
to do so, may result in crushed or amputated fingers, toes, hand, or
foot.
7. NEVER use your foot, a rope or any extension device to operate the
control lever on the valve. Only use hand.
8. Use only your right hand to operate the controls. WARNING! When
stabilizing log with left hand, remove your hand when the wedge just
contacts the log or serious injury may occur.
9. For logs which are not cut square, the least square end of the log
should be placed toward the beam and wedge, and the square end
placed toward the end plate.
10. When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log before moving
the control handle. Split as follows:
a. Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans against the beam
and is stable.
b. When splitting extra-large or uneven logs, the log must be
stabilized with wooden shims or split wood placed between the log
and end plate or ground
11. NEVER place hands or feet between the log and splitting wedge
during forward or reverse stroke as this could result in serious injury
or death. NEVER attempt to load the log splitter when the ram or
wedge is in motion.
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SAFETY
WARNING