Operation - Brave VH9922 Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Seguridad

Operation

Do not attempt to operate the log splitter without fully understanding
all our instructions,
If any doubt or question arises about the correct or safe method of per-
forming anything found in this or other Brave Products' manuals, con-
tact your Brave Products' dealer or call the Sales and Service representatives at
our main headquarters. Proper care is your responsibility.
Before loading and operating the log splitter, put on
the proper protective gear, such as safety goggles,
face shield, hearing protection (ear muffs or ear
plugs), tight-fitting gloves (without drawstrings or
loose cuffs), and steel-toed shoes.
When operating the log splitter, make sure you
are standing in the safe operating zone, as
shown in these pictures. You must stay in the
safe operating zone at all times when the
splitting wedge is in motion (whether extend-
ing or retracting). Never place any part of your
body into a position that would cause an
unsafe operating condition.
1. Set your log splitter on flat, dry ground.
Make sure you read all recommendations
from the "Safety" section, before using the
log splitter.
2. Make sure both ends of the log you are
splitting are cut as square as possible.
This will prevent the log from sliding out of
position while under pressure.
should be 24 inches long or shorter.
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WARNING
safety precautions, and/or
All logs
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Never attempt to split wood across the
grain. The log splitter was not designed for
warnings.
cross-grain splitting. Doing so will dam-
age the log splitter and may cause person-
al injury.
3. Start the engine using the instructions from
the engine manual. If the log splitter has
not been running (cold engine), warm up
the engine and hydraulic system by run-
ning the engine at half throttle for 3 to 4
minutes, then advance the engine throttle
control to maximum speed.
Operation – Horizontal Position
4. Use the following photos for the correct and incorrect methods of splitting logs. Never
split a log using an incorrect or unsafe method.
a. Place the log on the log splitter. Grasp
the log on the sides near the middle of
the block. Center the log, side-to-side,
on the rail of the log splitter, making
sure that the sawed end is against the
large plate (base plate) at the opposite
end from the hydraulic control valve
control lever.
Do not place your hands on the
ends of the log when loading the
log splitter.
UNSAFE method and could result in injury
to your hands.
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WARNING
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Operation
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