Hydraulic Safety; Fire Prevention - Boss Industrial ED8T20 Owner's Manual

HYDRAULIC SAFETY

The hydraulic system of your log splitter requires careful inspection along with the mechanical parts. Be sure
to replace frayed, kinked, cracked or otherwise damaged hydraulic hoses or hydraulic components.
NEVER check for leaks of hydraulic fluid with your hand. Fluid escaping from a small hole can be almost invisible.
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin causing serious personal injury or even
death. Leaks can be detected by passing a piece of cardboard over the suspected leak and looking for discoloration.
ALWAYS seek professional medical attention immediately if injured by escaping hydraulic fluid. Serious infection
or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately.
ALWAYS be sure to relieve all pressure by
position.
NEVER remove the vent plug
contain hot oil under pressure which could result in serious injury.
NEVER adjust the hydraulic valve. The pressure relief valve on your log splitter is preset at the factory. Only a
qualified service technician should perform this adjustment.

FIRE PREVENTION

FIRE
NEVER operate your log splitter near a flame or spark. Hydraulic oil is flammable and can explode.
NEVER smoke while operating or refueling your log splitter. Gas fumes can easily explode.
ALWAYS take a Class B fire extinguisher with you when operating this log splitter in dry areas as a
precautionary measure against possible flying sparks.
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shutting off the motor and moving the control handle back to stop
from the hydraulic tank or reservoir while the log splitter is running. The tank could