MADER LSE1200 Manual Del Usuario página 54

6. The log splitter must have at least seven feet of clearance from combustible material. It needs
to be on a dry and level surface with good footing. Do not work on mud, ice, brush or snow.
When using the log splitter the work zone must be maintained at all times.
NOTE: Serious accidents can happen when other people are allowed inside the work zone.
Keep everyone else outside the work zone while operating the control lever.
7. Always wear safety gear, eye protection, gloves and work boots when operating the log
splitter
8. Start the engine and make sure the log splitter is on level ground before operating.
NOTE: The hydraulic oil needs to be above 10°F (-12C°) before starting the engine. Cold
hydraulic oil can damage the hydraulic pump. If outdoor air temperature is below 32°F (0C°)
allow the log splitter to warm up by extending and returning the wedge several times before
splitting wood.
9. Put support leg in the down position to prevent the log splitter from moving during operation
and block both tires.
10. Set the log splitter in horizontal position.
11. Load a log onto the beam against the wedge (Max Log Length-21")
12. Make sure hands are clear from the wedge and crush hazard areas.
Wedge can cut through skin and break bones. Keep both hands away from wedge and beam slide.
Serious accidents can happen when other people are allowed inside the work zone. Keep everyone
else out of the work zone while operating control lever.
DO NOT wear loose clothing. It can get tangled in moving parts of log splitter.
Only use the log splitter in daylight so you can see what you are doing.
13. Push control lever FORWARD by two hands to split the log.
14. Push control lever BACKWARD by two hands to return push plate to its original position.
CRUSH WARNING