Product Manual

Before Each Use – Step Three: Work Site Selection and Setup
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Step Three: Work site selection and log splitter setup.
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 tractor engine could cause fire. Also, hydraulic oil leaking or
spraying on hot engine can ignite.
4. Lock leg DOWN
Lock leg in the "DOWN" position using tow bar leg locking pin. Then raise jack so that
log splitter weight is supported on leg.
In this position, splitter is level for splitting and less likely to roll during operation.
5. Block wheels
Block the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log splitter.
Crank jack to
the down
position
Lock tow bar
in the down
position
Crank jack to
the down
position
Lock tow bar
in the down
position