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Preparation
WARNING:
1. CRUSH HAZARD. Moving parts from log lift can crush and cut. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the
proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the log lift and relieve system pressures quickly.
2. CRUSH HAZARD. Falling logs may crush feet. Always wear steel toed safety boots while operating log lift or helping
load logs.
3. FLYING OBJECTS. Pieces of log may fly out while splitting. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating the
machine. Keep bystanders 10ft from log lift during operation. Serious eye injury can occur.
4. ENTANGLEMENT HAZARD. Tie long hair back and never wear jewelry or loose-fitting clothing that might become
entangled in moving or rotating parts of the log lift.
5. FALL HAZARD. To prevent accidental falls, make sure the splitter is on a dry level surface with good footing. Stay clear
of areas with mud, ice, tall grass, weeds or brush.
6. CRUSH HAZARD. Log splitter is very heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury to people if it rolls out of control.
a.) Block the log splitter as required to prevent unintended movement.
b.) Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand. Use a towing vehicle for moving up or down hills.
c.) Never move the log splitter with the engine running.
7. FIRE HAZARD. Hot exhaust fumes from engine can cause fire. Position muffler at least 7 feet from combustible
objects during operation.
8. CRUSH HAZARD. Always operate the log lift from the manufacturer's indicated OPERATOR POSITION. Other
positions are unsafe because they can increase the risk of being crushed by the ram and wedge.
9. CRUSH HAZARD. Logs that are not cut square can slide out while splitting and become a safety hazard or cause
excessive force to log splitter components. Use a chainsaw to cut logs square on each end before attempting to split
them.
10. BURN HAZARD. Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling
fuel. Use extreme care when handling gasoline. If gasoline is spilled on your skin or your clothes, change clothes and
wash skin immediately.
a.) Do not pump fuel directly into engine at gas station. Static charge can build and ignite fuel. Use a UL approved
fuel container to transfer gas to the engine.
b.) No smoking near engine. Keep heat, sparks, and flame away.
c.) Never add fuel or remove gas cap if engine is running or still hot. Before adding fuel, stop the engine and keep
heat, sparks, and flame away. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
d.) Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors.
e.) Do not overfill the gas tank. Allow at least 1/2" of empty space below the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion.
f.) Replace gas cap securely before starting engine. If fuel was spilled, wipe up fuel spills immediately, move log
splitter away from spilled fuel, wipe fuel off engine and wait 5 minutes for excess fuel to evaporate before
starting engine. Gas soaked rags are considered hazardous waste. Dispose of properly.
Rules for Safe Operation
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