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Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation
Safety – After use
• Remove engine debris. Debris on a hot engine can be a fire hazard. With the engine off, clean debris and chaff from engine
cylinder head, cylinder head fins, blower housing rotating screen, and muffler areas. Avoid contact with hot muffler.
• Let engine cool before storing. Let engine cool for at least five minutes before storing. A hot engine can be a fire hazard.
• Storage location. Store the log splitter in a location away from sources of heat, open flames, sparks or pilot lights – such as water
heaters, space heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, or other gas appliances. Even if the log splitter’s gas tank is empty, residual
gasoline vapors could ignite.
• Gasoline storage. Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL listed, tightly sealed container. Gasoline vapors can ignite if
they collect inside an enclosure.
• Periodic maintenance. Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the log splitter in safe working
condition.