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2. SAFETY GUIDELINES
2.1 DEFINITIONS
Safety symbols identify important safety messages that alert to the possibility of personal injury or death.
Review them carefully before operating the unit and before performing maintenance or repairs. Check the
rules and regulations at your location and identify possible hazards. The appropriate signal word for each
message has been selected using the following guide - lines:
- Danger indicates an immediate and specific hazard, which will result in severe personal
injury or death if the proper precautions are not taken.
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Warning indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice, which could result in severe
personal injury or death if proper precautions are not taken.
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Caution indicates potentially hazardous situation, which may result in minor or moderate
injury if proper practices are not taken.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand operator’s manual and all safety alerts before operating or maintaining your Log
Splitter. Be certain that everyone operating this equipment is familiar with the recommended operating and
maintenance procedures and follows all the safety precautions. Never let children or untrained adults operate
the machine.
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RISK OF CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING
Do not operate equipment in enclosed area. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
colorless, deadly poison.
RISK OF HOT SURFACES
Contact with hot surfaces, such as engines exhaust components could result in serious burn.
RISK OF FLUID INJECTION
Make sure all hydraulic components are maintained in good condition. Replace kinked, cracked or otherwise
damaged hydraulic components or hoses. Do not check for leaks with your hands, use wood or cardboard as
a backstop instead. Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin causing
serious personal injury or even death. If hydraulic fluid penetrates the skin, seek medical attention
immediately. A serious infection or reaction will develop.
Wear proper eye protection when searching for a high-pressure hydraulic leak. Do not remove the cap
from the hydraulic reservoir while log splitter is running. Hot oil under pressure could result in serious injury.