Intended Use; Personal Protective Equipment; Preparation Of The Log; Operation Of The Log Splitter - Woods 600000 Owner's Manual

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NEVER use this log splitter for any other purposes than splitting wood. It is designed for this use only. Any other
use can cause serious injury or death.
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BEFORE operating this log splitter, make sure that you wear safety gear such as goggles or safety glasses, steel
toed shoes and tight fitting gloves (without loose cuffs or draw strings). Always wear a protective hearing device
when operating this log splitter.
Both ends of the log should be cut as square as possible to help prevent the log from riding out of the splitter during
operation. Do not split logs greater than 24-1/2 inches in length.
ONLY one operator may operate the log splitter from the
operator zone as shown in the diagram. Keep all bystanders
and pets away. The operator has the safest and most
efficient access to the control valve and the beam in this
location. Operating the log splitter in another location can
result in serious injury or death.
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ALWAYS block the wheels to prevent movement of the log splitter while in operation.
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KNOW how to stop the log splitter and disengage the controls before operating it.
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NEVER place hands or feet between the log and splitting wedge during forward or reverse strokes as this could
result in serious injury or death.
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NEVER straddle or step over the log splitter during operation.
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NEVER reach or bend over the log splitter to pick up a log.
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NEVER try to split two logs on top of each other.
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NEVER try to cross split a log.
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NEVER attempt to load the log splitter when the ram or wedge is in motion.
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NEVER use your foot, a rope, or any extension device to operate the control lever on the valve. Only use hand.
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NEVER move the log splitter while the engine is running. Shut off the engine if you are leaving the log splitter, even
for a short period of time.
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NEVER touch the muffler and hot areas of the engine during operation. Wait until the engine cools down.
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IMPORTANT Holding the valve in the "actuate" position at the end of the stroke may damage the log splitter.
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ALWAYS use extra care when splitting logs with unsquare ends.
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