Product Manual

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Before Each Use: Step Three: Work Site Selection & Set-Up
Step Three: Work site selection and log splitter set-up
WARNING
It is important to select an appropriate work site and properly set up the log splitter in order to minimize the
risk of slips and falls, equipment rolling or tipping over, carbon monoxide poisoning, and accidental fires.
1. Select location
Select an appropriate location for operating the log splitter.
Requirements:
1. Dry, level surface with good footing. Stay clear of areas with mud, ice, tall grass, weeds,
or brush.
2. Outdoors, away from air intakes.
WARNING: The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can
kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it.
• ONLY run log splitter OUTDOORS and at least 20 feet from the home, away from
windows, vents and air intakes, to allow proper ventilation. NEVER run log splitter
inside homes, garages, sheds, or other buildings or semi-enclosed spaces. These spaces
can trap poisonous gases, EVEN if you run a fan or open windows.
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the log splitter, shut off the engine
and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide
poisoning.
2. Fire precautions
Take the following precautions against fire:
1. IMPORTANT: If your splitter will be used near any unimproved forest, brush, or
grassy covered land, then engine must be equipped with a spark arrestor.
(See the “Specifications” section of this manual to determine if your splitter
already has a spark arrestor. Contact NorthStar Product Support at 1-800-270-0810
for information about obtaining a spark arrestor for your log splitter if it is
unequipped.)
2. Make sure you comply with applicable local, state and federal codes.
3. Keep a fire extinguisher available (classified for both ordinary combustibles and
flammable liquids) as a precautionary measure when operating the log splitter in dry
areas.
3. Position 7' from
any combustibles
or flammable
liquids
Position splitter at least 7 feet from combustible objects during operation.
Hot exhaust fumes from engine could cause fire. Also, hydraulic oil leaking or spraying on
hot engine can ignite.