Operation - Boss Industrial 3PT34T25 Owner's Manual

OPERATION

1. BEFORE starting this machine, review the safe instructions in this manual and Tractor Owner's Manual. Failure to
follow these rules may result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
2. NEVER leave this machine unattended with the tractor engine running.
3. DO NOT operate machine while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
4. NEVER allow anyone to operate this machine without proper instruction.
5. ALWAYS operate this machine with all safety equipment in place and working. Make sure all controls are operating
properly for safe operation.
6. When loading a log, always place your hands on the side of the log, not on the ends, and never use your foot to help
stabilize a log. Failure to do so, may result in crushed or amputated fingers, toes, hand, or foot.
7. NEVER use your foot, a rope or any extension device to operate the control lever on the valve. Only use hand.
8. Use only your right hand to operate the control handle.
WARNING! When stabilizing log with left hand, remove your hand when the wedge just contacts the log or serious
injury may occur.
9. For logs which are not cut square, the least square end of the log should be placed toward the beam and wedge, and
the square end placed toward the end plate.
10. When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log before moving the control handle. Split as follows:
a. Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans against the beam and is stable.
b. When splitting extra-large or uneven logs, the log must be stabilized with wooden shims or split wood placed
between the log and end plate or ground
11. NEVER place hands or feet between the log and splitting wedge during forward or reverse stroke as this could result
in serious injury or death. NEVER attempt to load the log splitter when the ram or wedge is in motion.
12. ALWAYS keep fingers away from any cracks that open in the log while splitting. They can quickly close and pinch or
amputate your fingers.
13. Keep your work area clean. Immediately remove split wood around the machine so you do not stumble over it.
14. NEVER straddle or step over the log splitter during operation.
15. NEVER reach or bend over the log splitter to pick up a log.
16. NEVER try to split two logs on top of each other. NEVER try to cross split a log.
17. NEVER operate your log splitter when it is in poor mechanical condition or in need of repair.
WARNING:
The 3-Point Hitch Log Splitter is designed for tractors with pressure ratings that are under 3700 PSI.
Exceeding the recommended pressure rating will void the warranty and damage the equipment.
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