Wel-Bilt M141300A Owner's Manual page 20

1. Put on Wear the following protective clothing and safety gear:
protective
1) Eye protection. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating the machine. Pieces
clothing /
gear
2) Boots. Falling logs can crush feet. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots when operating
3) Gloves. Wear snug fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs.
4) Hearing protection. The use of earplugs or other hearing protection device is recommended.
5) No Loose / dangling. Loose or dangling apparel can become entangled in moving parts.
2. Lock & block Block the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log splitter. Check that:
1) The support leg is in the DOWN position.
2) The wheels are blocked.
Set log splitter into splitting position. Place the log splitter on level, dry ground.
3. Set to
splitting
Note:
position
Musculoskeletal injury can result from lifting logs onto the log splitter if proper lifting techniques
are not used or the logs are too heavy for a person's size, weight, or strength. In some cases, logs
as small as 8" in diameter and 14" in length may be heavier than what some persons should be
repeatedly lifting onto the splitter.
Employers are advised to consider NIOSH lifting guidelines when assigning employees to log
splitting tasks for an extended period of time.
4. Start engine Start the engine.
See the engine section of this manual for engine starting instructions.
NOTE:
a) Make sure the hydraulic oil is above 10F before starting the engine. Cold hydraulic oil can
b) If outdoor air temperature is below 32F, allow log splitter to warm up by extending and
Splitting Operation
of log may fly out and serious eye injury can occur.
or helping to load logs.
Never wear jewelry or loose-fitting clothing.
damage the hydraulic pump.
returning the push plate several times before splitting wood.
WARNING:
Burns. To avoid burns, stay clear of hot muffler if you are starting a warm engine.
Carbon monoxide. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas
that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick,
dizzy, or weak while using the log splitter, shut off the engine and get to fresh air
RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Other exhaust dangers. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust.
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