Safety Information; Towing Safety - Oregon OR25TBS-1 Original Instruction Manual

Safety Information

Safety Information

Towing Safety

DANGER
• NEVER allow anyone to sit or ride on your log splitter .
WARNING
• NEVER move your log splitter over hilly or uneven terrain without a tow vehicle or adequate help .
• NEVER carry any cargo or wood on your log splitter .
• NEVER exceed 45 mph when towing your log splitter . Towing the log splitter at speeds higher than 45 mph could result in
loss of control, or serious injury or death, or damage to the equipment . Adjust towing speed for terrain and conditions . Be
extra cautious when towing over rough terrain, especially railroad crossings, and avoid sharp turns and steep angles when
towing your log splitter .
• NEVER exceed weight capacity of ball or load limits of coupler .
• ALWAYS confirm coupler tightness each time before towing and after towing 50 miles .
• ALWAYS disconnect your log splitter from the towing vehicle before operating it .
• ALWAYS use safety chains when towing your log splitter .
• ALWAYS check all local and state regulations regarding towing, licensing, and lights before towing your log splitter .
• ALWAYS check before towing to make sure that the log splitter is correctly and securely attached to the towing vehicle and
that the safety chains are secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle with enough slack to allow turning .
• ALWAYS use a Class 1, 2" ball with this log splitter .
• ALWAYS replace ball or coupler if damaged or excessively worn .
CAUTION
• ALWAYS be careful when backing up your log splitter in tow . It could jackknife .
• ALWAYS allow for added length of your log splitter when turning, parking, crossing intersections and in all driving situations .
NOTICE
• ALWAYS if applicable, turn the fuel shut off valve on the engine to the "OFF" position before towing the log splitter . Failure to
do so may result in flooding the engine .
• ALWAYS lift support stands and have beam pinned down and forward for transport.
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