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4. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine. This increases the hazard of personal injury. The maxi-
mum engine speed is preset by the manufacturer and is within
safety limits.
5. Do not alter your splitter in any manner such as attaching a rope
or extension to the control lever or adding to the width or height
of the wedge. Such alterations may cause your splitter to be
unsafe.
6. Perform all recommended maintenance procedures before you
use your splitter.
7. Do not service or repair your log splitter without disconnecting
the spark plug wire and moving it away from the spark plug.
8. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank inside of a
building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water
and space heaters, clothes dryers and the like. Allow the engine
to cool before storing in any enclosure.
9. Always store gasoline in an approved, tightly sealed container.
Store the container in a cool, dry place. Do not store in a build-
ing where ignition sources are present.
10. To reduce fire hazard, keep engine free of grass, leaves, wood
chips, and excessive grease and oil.
EYE PROTECTION
YOU MUST USE EYE PROTECTION WITH
SIDE
SHIELDS WHILE
ANY SERVICE ON THE HYDRAULIC SYS-
TEM
INCLUDING THE
LISTED IN STEPS 11 THROUGH 14.
11. The hydraulic system of your log splitter requires careful
12. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible.
13. Should it become necessary to loosen or remove any hydraulic
14. Do not remove the cap from the hydraulic tank or reservoir
15. The pressure relief valve on your splitter is preset at the factory.
16. Completely drain fuel tank prior to storage. This guards against
17. Never store log splitter outside without a waterproof cover. Rain
PERFORMING
PROCEDURES
4
inspection, along with the mechanical parts. Be sure to replace
frayed, kinked, or otherwise damaged hydraulic components.
Do not check for leaks with your hand. Escaping fluid under
pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin, causing
serious personal injury. Leaks can be located by passing a piece
of cardboard or wood over the suspected leak and looking for
discoloration.
fitting or line, be sure to relieve all pressure by shutting off the
engine and moving the control handle back and forth several
times.
while your log splitter is running. Hot oil under pressure could
cause injury.
Do not adjust the valve. Only a qualified service technician
should perform this adjustment.
accumulation of fuel fumes which could result in a fire hazard.
will cause rust on the inside of the cylinder.
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