Product Manual

Before Each Use – Work Site Selection and Setup

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, with a level surface with good footing. Stay clear of areas with mud, ice, tall grass, weeds, brush,

or snow.

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 away from air intakes. 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 Powerhorse Product Support at 1-866-443-2576 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 (rated “ABC”) as a precautionary measure when operating the log

splitter in dry areas.

3. Position splitter 7’

from any

combustibles or

flammable liquids

Position muffler 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.

4. Lock support leg

DOWN

Lock the support leg in the “DOWN” position.

5. Block wheels

Block the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log splitter.

6. Apply grease

Apply grease to the beam.

Support leg