Worksite Safety; Operating Safety - Brave MVH1334C Owner/Operator And Safety Manual

Worksite Safety

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To avoid tripping, do not leave tools, logs, or other components laying around
the work area.
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NEVER operate your log splitter on slippery, wet, muddy, or icy surfaces. The
location you choose should be flat, dry, and free from any tall grass, brush,
or other interferences.
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NEVER operate the engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain
carbon monoxide that can be deadly when inhaled. Make sure the area is
well ventilated.
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NEVER attempt to move your log splitter while the engine is running .
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NEVER leave the log splitter running unattended . Shut off engine if you are
going to be away from the log splitter even for a short period of time.
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NEVER attempt to move your log splitter over hilly or uneven terrain without a
tow vehicle.
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NEVER use your log splitter at night.
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ALWAYS operate your log splitter on dry, solid, level ground.
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ALWAYS block the wheels to prevent movement of the machine while in
operation.

Operating Safety

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ALLOW ONLY ONE (1) PERSON TO LOAD AND OPERATE THE LOG
SPLITTER.
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Allow only adults to operate the log splitter. No one under the age of 18 should
be allowed to operate the log splitter.
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Always keep bystanders, including children and pets, at least twenty-five (25)
feet away from the work area.
equipment and only within the safe operating area prescribed in this manual
(see the photos on safe and unsafe operating zones in the "Operation"
section).
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When the ram of the log splitter is in the return mode, keep your hands off the
machine — the log splitter is designed to automatically stop when the cylinder
is fully retracted.
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ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire when the log splitter is not in operation.
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Do not allow any person to operate the log splitter until they have read and
understood the safe operating instructions contained in this manual.
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