WARNING:
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, could
endanger the personal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all
instructions in this manual before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
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ARNING:
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents,
and certain vehicle
components
contain or emit chemicals
known to State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
DANG ER: This machine was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can
result in serious injury. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructionscould result in serious injury or death.
TRAINING
1.
Read, understand,
and follow
all instructions on
the machine
and in the manual(s)
before
attempting
to assemble
and operate.
Keep this
manual
in a safe place for future and regular
reference
and for ordering
replacement
parts.
2.
Be familiar
with all controls
and their proper
operation.
Know how to stop the machine
and
disengage
them quickly.
3.
Never allow children
under
14 years old to
operate
this machine.
Children
14 years old and
over should
read and understand
the operation
instructions and safety rules in this manual
and
should be trained
and supervised
by a parent.
4.
Never allow adults to operate
this machine
without
proper instruction.
5.
Many accidents
occur when more than one
person operates
the machine.
If a helper is
assisting
in loading
logs, never activate
the
control until the helper is a minimum
of 10 feet
from the machine.
6.
Keep bystanders,
helpers,
pets, and children
at
least 20 feet from the machine
while it is in
operation.
7.
Never allow anyone
to ride on this machine.
8.
Never transport
cargo on this machine.
9.
Hydraulic
log splitters
develop
high fluid
pressures
during operation.
Fluid escaping
through
a pin hole opening
can penetrate
your
skin and cause blood poisoning,
gangrene,
or
death. Give attention
to the following
instructions
at all times:
a.
Do not check for leaks with your hand.
b.
Do not operate
machine
with frayed,
kinked,
cracked,
or damaged
hoses, fitting,
or tubing.
c.
Stop the engine
and relieve
hydraulic
system
pressure
before changing
or
adjusting
fittings,
hoses, tubing,
or other
system components.
d.
Do not adjust the pressure
settings
of the
pump or valve.
10. Leaks can be detected
by passing
cardboard
or
wood, while wearing
protective
gloves and safety
glasses,
over the suspected
area. Look for
discok)ration
of cardboard
or wood.
11. If injured by escaping
fluid, see a doctor
immediately.
Serious
infection
or reaction
can
develop
if proper medical
treatment
is not
administered
immediately.
12. Keep the operator
zone and adjacent
area clear
for safe, secure footing.
13. If your machine
is equipped
with an internal
combustion
engine and it is intended for use near
any unimproved
forest, brush, or grass covered
land, the engine exhaust
should be equipped
with
a spark attester.
Make sure you comply
with
applicable
local, state, and federal
codes.
Take
appropriate
fire fighting
equipment
with you.
14. This machine
should
be used for splitting
wood
only, do not use it for any other purpose.
15. Follow the instructions
in the manual(s)
provided
with any attachment(s)
for this machine.
PREPARATION
1.
Always
wear safety shoes or heavy boots.
2.
Always
wear safety glasses
or safety goggles
during operating
this machine.
3.
Never wear jewelry
or loose clothing
that [flight
become
entangled
in moving or rotating
parts of
the machine.
4.
Make sure this machine
is on level surface
before
operating.
5.
Always
block the machine
as required
to prevent
unintended
movement,
and lock in either the
horizontal
or vertical
posgk)n.
6.
Always
operate
this machine
from the operator
zone(s) specified
in the manual.
7.
Logs should
be cut with square
ends prk)r to
splitting.