General Safety - Rankin LS-20-1 Operator's Manual

SAFETY
YOU are responsible for the SAFE operation and
maintenance of your 3 Point Hitch Log Splitter.
YOU must ensure that you and anyone else who
is going to operate, maintain or work around the
Log Splitter be familiar with the operating and
maintenance procedures and related SAFETY
information contained in this manual. This manual
will take you step-by-step through your working
day and alerts you to all good safety practices that
should be adhered to while operating the Log
Splitter.
Remember, YOU are the key to safety. Good
safety practices not only protect you but also the
people around you. Make these practices a
working part of your safety program. Be certain
that EVERYONE operating this equipment is
familiar with the recommended operating and
maintenance procedures and follows all the safety
precautions. Most accidents can be prevented. Do
not risk injury or death by ignoring good safety
practices.
• Log Splitter owners must give operating
instructions to operators or employees before
allowing them to operate the machine, and at
least annually thereafter per OSHA (Occupa-
tional Safety and Health Administration)
regulation 1928.57.
• The most important safety feature on this
equipment is a SAFE operator. It is the
operator's responsibility to read and under-
stand ALL Safety and Operating instructions
in the manual and to follow these. Most
accidents can be avoided.
• A person who has not read and understood all
operating and safety instructions is not quali-
fied to operate the machine. An untrained
operator exposes himself and bystanders to
possible serious injury or death.
• Do not modify the equipment in any way.
Unauthorized modification may impair the
function and/or safety and could affect the life
of the equipment.
• Think SAFETY! Work SAFELY!
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GENERAL SAFETY

1. Read and understand the
Operator's Manual and all
safety signs before operating,
maintaining, adjusting or
unplugging the Log Splitter.
2. Have a first-aid kit available
for use should the need
arise and know how to use
it.
3. Have a fire extinguisher
available for use should the
need arise and know how to
use it.
4. Wear appropriate
protective gear. This
list includes but is not
limited to:
- A hard hat
- Protective shoes
with slip resistant
soles
- Protective goggles, glasses or face shield
- Heavy gloves
- Protective clothing
5. Install and secure all guards before starting.
6. Do not allow riders.
7. Wear suitable ear protection
for prolonged exposure to
excessive noise.
8. Place all controls in neutral, stop tractor
engine, set park brake, remove ignition key
and wait for all moving parts to stop before
servicing, adjusting, repairing or unplugging.
9. Clear the area of people, especially small
children, before starting.
10. Review safety related items annually with all
personnel who will operating or maintaining
the Log Splitter.
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