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SAFETY WARNINGS & CAUTIONS
SAFETY WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS
UNDERSTAND YOUR LOG SPLITTER
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Read and understand the owner's manual and labels affixed to
the log splitter. Learn its application and limitations as well as the
specific potential hazards peculiar to it.
• DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND MEDICATION
Do not operate the log splitter while under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or any medication that could affect your ability to use it
properly.
AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
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Put the log splitter on a 60 - 75cm high, stable, flat, and level work
bench where there is plenty of room for handling, and help the
operator stay altert. Bolt the log splitter to the work surface if it
tends to slip, walk, or slide.
Keep your work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered areas
invites injuries.
Do not use the log splitter in wet or damp areas or expose it to
rain.
Do not use it in areas where fumes from paint, solvents or
flammable liquids pose a potential hazard.
INSPECT YOUR LOG SPLITTER
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Check your log splitter before turning it on. Keep guards in place
and in working order. Form a habit of checking to see that keys
and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool area before turning
it on. Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using it.
DRESS PROPERLY
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Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings,
wrist watches). They can be caught in moving parts.
Protective electrically non conductive gloves and non-skid
footwear are recommended when working. Wear protective hair
covering to contain long hair, preventing it from get caught in
machinery.
PROTECT YOUR EYES AND FACE
•
Any log splitter may throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can
cause permanent eye damage. Always wear safety goggles.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are
not safety glasses.
Do not put the log splitter on the ground for operations. This is
awkward operating position that the operator has to bring his face
close to the machine, and thus risks being struck by wood chips
or debris.
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