Keep your work space tidy!
Untidiness may result in accidents.
Do not remove or tamper with any
protection or safety devices.
Wear safety footwear.
Wear safety gloves.
Wear eye protection.
Wear hearing protection.
Do not smoke or have open flames.
Keep bystanders away from the
working area.
Avoid injury from the movement of
the splitting blade.
Always keep hands out of the path
of all moving parts.
Do not remove jammed logs with
your hands.
B e f o r e s t a r t i n g a n y r e p a i r
maintenance or cleaning, always
disconnect the power.
Dispose of the used oil in an
environment-friendly way.
Do not touch a hot muffler, gear
housing or cylinder.
Caution! Thrown objects.
General Safety Rules
Understand your machine
Read and understand the operator's manual
and labels affixed to the machine. Learn its
application and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards peculiar to it.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and
their proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine and disengage the controls quickly.
Make sure to read and understand all the
instructions and safety precautions as outlined
in the Engine Manual, packed separately with
your unit. Do not attempt to operate the machine
until you fully understand how to properly operate
and maintain the Engine and how to avoid
accidental injuries and/or property damage.
Work area
Never start or run the engine inside a closed
area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous,
containing carbon monoxide, an odorless and
deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a well
ventilated outdoor area.
Never operate the machine without good visibility
or light.
Never operate the machine on a steep slope.
Personal safety
Do not operate the machine while under the
influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication
that could affect your ability to use it properly.
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