Safe Operation Practices - Southland SLS20825 Mode D'emploi

Important Safe Operation Practices
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RESPONSIBILITY OF OPERATOR
1. Carefully read and follow these safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
2. Know your product. Read and understand this manual before use. Compare the illustrations to machine. Learn
location and function of all controls. Thoroughly understanding the unit before use will result in the best
performance and safety.
3. Follow all instructions when assembling the unit. If the unit was purchased in assembled condition, the
operator must check the machine carefully to make sure it was assembled according the instructions in the
manual before use.
4. Regularly inspect the log splitter. Make sure parts are not bent, damaged, or loose.
5. Use this equipment for its intended purpose only. The intended purpose is to split wood for use in fireplaces.
6. Operate the machine only with guards, shields, and other safety items in place and working correctly.
7. Service the machine only with authorized or approved replacement parts.
8. Complete all unit maintenance and adjustments according to the instructions in this manual.
- Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means: " Attention! Become Alert!
Your Safety Is Involved."
DANGER
Carbon Monoxide is a poisonous gas. Using an engine indoors can kill you in minutes. Engine exhaust contains
high levels of carbon monoxide (CO), a poisonous gas you cannot see or smell. You may be breathing CO even
if you do not smell engine exhaust.
WARNING
The log splitter is capable of amputating or crushing hands and fingers. Read and follow all warnings and safety
instructions on the log splitter and in this manual. Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death to you or
bystanders.
WARNING
In order to prevent accidental starting when setting up, transporting, adjusting or making repairs, always
disconnect spark plug wire and place wire where it cannot come in contact with plug.
CAUTION
Muffler and other engine and hydraulic system components become extremely hot during operation and
remain hot after engine has stopped. To avoid severe burns on contact, stay away from these areas.
TRAINING SAFETY
1. Read, understand and follow the operating and service instruction manual carefully. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls and the proper use of the equipment. Know how to stop the machine and disengage the
controls quickly.
2. Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never allow adults to operate the equipment
without proper instruction.
3. Keep bystanders, pets and children at least 10 feet (3 m) from the machine while it is in operation. Stop
machine if anyone enters the area.
4. Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people,
their property and themselves.
PREPARATION SAFETY
1. Thoroughly inspect the area where the equipment is to be used and remove all foreign objects.
2. Operate only on level ground to ensure machine stability. Do not operate or transport log splitter on slopes
greater than 5 degrees.
3. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operation and while performing an adjustment or
repair, to protect your eyes.
4. Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate outer garments and safety goggles.
Avoid loose-fitting clothes and use protective footwear that will improve footing on slippery surfaces.
Wear leather work gloves.
5. Fuel is highly flammable. Take the following precautions:
a. Store fuel in containers specifically designed for this purpose.
b. Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel tank indoors. Do not smoke
while refueling.
c. Add fuel before starting the engine. Never remove the cap on the fuel tank or add fuel while the
engine is running or when the engine is hot. Allow engine to cool before refueling, at least
two minutes.
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