Woods 605000 Assembly & Operating Instructions page 5

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.
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 oper-
ating this log splitter.
SAFETY DECALS
Make sure that all safety warning decals are in good condition and readable. Always replace missing or defaced
decals. Contact Woods at 1-800-319-6637 for replacement decals.
PREPARATION OF THE LOG
Both ends of the log should be cut as square as possible to prevent the log from riding out of the splitter during opera-
tion. Do not split logs greater than 24-1/2" in length.
ONLY operate the log splitter from the operator zone as shown in the dia-
gram. 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 split more than one log at a time.
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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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NEVER operate the log splitter with the incorrect valve spool. Please contact 1-800-319-6637 if you need assis-
tance determining spool.
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