Equipment Safety Guidelines; Safe Condition; Safety Training - Wallenstein WX900 Series Operator's Manual

WX900 Series
Log Splitter

2.5 Equipment Safety Guidelines

Safety is one of the main concerns in designing and developing
equipment. However, every year many accidents occur which
could have been avoided by a few seconds of thought and a
more careful approach to handling equipment.
Avoid hazards by observing the following precautions. Insist
anyone working with you follow them as well.
• Replace safety or instruction labels that are not readable
or are missing. For locations and explanations, see Safety
Labels on page 11.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way. Unapproved
modification can result in serious injury or death. In
addition, unapproved modification can cause incorrect
operation and decrease the life of the machine. Unapproved
modification voids the warranty.
• Make sure that the machine is correctly stationed, adjusted,
and in working condition.
• Keep the machine free of accumulated grease and debris to
prevent fires and machine damage.
• Make sure that the split wood does not interfere with the
safe operation of the machine.
• Look for and avoid overhead hazards (for example;
branches, cables, and electrical wires).
• Never exceed the limitations of the machine. If the machine
is not operating normally or you feel unsafe, stop the
machine!

2.6 Safe Condition

The term Safe Condition is referenced throughout this manual.
What this means is setting the machine in a state that makes it
safe to load, service, maintain, or prepare for storage.
Complete the following to place the machine in a Safe
Condition before performing any service, maintenance work,
or storage preparation:
SAFE CONDITION
1. Stop the machine.
For instructions, see Stop the Machine on page 27.
2. Make sure all moving parts have stopped.
3. Disconnect the engine spark-plug wire and keep it away
from the spark plug.

2.7 Safety Training

An untrained operator can cause serious injury or death to
themselves or others. Review the safety instructions with all
users annually. The Sign-Off Form on page 10 can be used to
keep a training record.
• When someone does not understand the operation of a
machine, they can create dangerous situations very quickly.
Operators must understand the safety information in this
manual and the safety labels that are on the machine
• The owner has the responsibility to provide instruction to
anyone who is going to operate the machine. This machine
is dangerous to anyone who is unfamiliar with its operation.
• If the machine is loaned or rented, it is the owner's
responsibility to make sure that, before using the machine,
every operator:
- Reads and understands this manual.
- Is instructed in the safe and correct use of the machine.
- Understands and knows how to set the machine to a
Safe Condition.
For instructions, see Safe Condition.
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Safety