General Safety - Boss Industrial ED8T20 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

GENERAL SAFETY

Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.
ALWAYS r e a d the operator's manual before operation.
NEVER allow children to operate this log splitter. NEVER allow adults lacking proper instructions and
understanding to operate this log splitter.
KEEP all people and pets a minimum of 25 feet away from your work area when operating this log splitter.
Only the operator is to be near the log splitter during use.
ALWAYS wear safety glasses.
NEVER activate the control until all people are clear of the work area.
NEVER use in an explosive atmosphere.
GUARD against electrical shock by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
KEEP guards in place and in good working order.
USE the proper extension cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition.
NEVER operate the log splitter when under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
NEVER allow a person who is tired or otherwise not alert to operate the log splitter.
USE only an electrical circuit having adequate capacity as recommended by the log splitter manufacturer.
"BLOWING" a fuse or tripping a circuit breaker is usually a warning that you are overloading the machine or
have too many devices taking power from the circuit, or both. Do NOT install a higher capacity fuse!
PREPARATION OF THE LOG
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