Manual

BEAM
GENERAL SAFETY
ALWAYS keep the operator’s manual nearby for reference. Reread the manual periodically.
ALWAYS keep all bystanders and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from your work area when operating this log splitter.
Only the operator is to be near the log splitter during use.
NEVER allow adults lacking proper instructions and understanding to operate this log splitter.
NEVER actuate the control until all people are clear of the work area.
NEVERwearlooseclothingorjewelrythatcanbecaughtbymovingpartsofthelogsplitter.Keepclothingandhairaway
from all moving parts when operating this log splitter.
NEVER operatethelogsplitterwhenundertheinuenceofalcohol,drugsormedicationorwhenotherwisenotalert
enough to operate dangerous machinery.
PREPARATION OF THE LOG
Bothendsofthelogshouldbecutassquareaspossibletohelppreventthelogfromridingoutofthesplitterduring
operation. Do not split logs greater than 26 inches in length.
WORK AREA
NEVER operate the log splitter on slippery, wet, muddy or icy ground.
NEVER operate the log splitter in an enclosed area. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can be deadly
when inhaled.
ONLY operate the log splitter on level ground. Operating on a slope could cause the log splitter to roll over or logs to
fall off.
ONLYoperatethelogsplitterindaylightorundergoodarticiallight.
ALWAYS keep the work area clean. Remove split wood around the log splitter immediately so that you don’t stumble
over it.
OPERATION OF THE LOG SPLITTER
ONLY operate the log splitter from the operator zone as
shown in the diagram. The operator has the safest and
mostefcientaccesstothecontrolvalveandthebeam
in this location. Operating the log splitter in another
location can result in serious injury or death.
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OPERATOR
ZONE
TONGUE
FOOT PLATE
ENGINE