Forest-Master Fast Fire FM6FFE Manual page 5

Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls
the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
Do not run the engine at a high speed when you are not working.
KEEP VISITORS AND CHILDREN AWAY: The log splitter must be always operated by one
person only. Other people should keep a safe distance from the work area, especially when
the log splitter is under operations. Never use another person to help you with freeing
jammed logs.
INSPECT YOUR LOG: Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in logs to be split. The
ends of the logs must be cut square. Branches must be cut off flush with the trunk.
DON'T OVERREACH: Floor must not be slippery.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Never stand on log splitter. Serious injury could
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tools is unintentionally contacted. Do not store
anything above or near the log splitter where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them.
AVOID INJURY FROM UNEXPECTED ACCIDENT: Always pay full attention to the movement
of the log pusher.
Do not attempt to load the log on until the log pusher has stopped. Keep hands out of the
way of all moving parts.
PROTECT YOUR HANDS: Keep you hands away from splits and cracks which open in the
log; They may close suddenly and crush or amputate your hands.
Do not remove jammed logs with your hands.
DON'T FORCE THE TOOL: It will do a better and safer job at its design rate. Never try to
split logs larger than those indicated in the specifications table. This could be dangerous and
may damage the machine.
Don't use log splitter for a purpose for which it was not intended.
NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED: Don't leave tool until it has come to
a complete stop.
DISCONNECT POWER: Unplug the electric motor or remove the plug cap from the spark
plug before making adjustments, changing parts, cleaning, or maintaining the log
splitter. Consult technical manual before servicing.
PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT: Take used oil to an authorized collection point or follow
the stipulations in the country where the log splitter is used. Do not discharge into drains,
soil or water.
MAINTAIN YOUR LOG SPLITTER WITH CARE: Keep the log splitter clean for best and
safest performance.
MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF: Lock the shop. Disconnect master switches. Store
the log splitter away from children and others not qualified to use it.
NEVER attempt to place a hand or hands in the guard when the log splitter is operation.
NEVER attempt to place logs in the guard or remove them from within the guard when
the log splitter is in operation.
NEVER allow a second person to assist in placing logs in or removing logs from within
the guard whether the log splitter is in operation or not.
FM6FF & FM8FF (Electric & Petrol)
Symbol on
the machine
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