Training - PowerTek V Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

1. TRAINING

A. Read and understand the Operation & Maintenance Manual and all safety instructions
before attempting to use this log splitter.
B. Do not allow anyone to operate log splitter who has not read the Operation & Maintenance
Manual and safety instructions or has not been instructed for safe use of the log splitter.
C. Never allow children or untrained adults to operate this machine.
D. Most accidents occur when more than one (1) person operates the log splitter at any time.
If a helper is assisting in providing logs to be split, never activate controls until the helper
is clear of the work area. Only one person is to operate the log splitter at one time.
E. Never allow anyone to ride on the log splitter.
F. Never transport cargo on the log splitter.
G. Extremely high fluid pressures are developed in hydraulic log splitters. Pressurized
hydraulic fluid escaping through a pinhole opening can puncture skin and cause severe
injury. Therefore, the following instructions should be heeded at all times:
(1) Do not operate with frayed, kinked, cracked or damaged hoses, fittings or tubing.
(2) Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure before changing or adjusting
fittings, hoses, and tubing or other system components.
(3) Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or valve.
(4) Do not check for leaks with your hands. Leaks can be located by passing cardboard or
wood over suspected area. Look for discoloration. If injured by escaping fluid, see a
Doctor at once. Serious infection can develop if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately.
H. Your log splitter is equipped with an internal combustion engine and if it is used near any
unimproved forest, brush or grass land, the engine exhaust must be equipped with a spark
arrester which meets all applicable local, state and federal codes. These may be purchased
from the engine manufacturer. Take appropriate fire fighting equipment with you.
I. The log splitter should be used only for splitting firewood and should be split only in the
direction of the grain (not across the diameter of log).
J. Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear to ensure safe, secure footing, as shown
below.
VERTICAL
OPERATORS
ZONE
12 FEET
WORK AREA
10' X 12 '
10
POWERTEK
10 FEET