FIRE PREVENTION
1. ALWAYS take a Class B fire extinguisher with you when operating this log splitter in dry areas.
2. NEVER operate your log splitter near a flame, spark or smoke during operation. Extinguish all cigarettes,
cigars, pipes and other sources of ignition. Hydraulic oil and gasoline are flammable and can explode.
3. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely
flammable and the vapors are explosive.
4. ALWAYS store gasoline in an approved, tightly sealed container and keep away from heating appliances.
5. When gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your skin and change clothes immediately.
6. NEVER refuel the gas tank while the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling.
7. ONLY refuel your log splitter in a clear area with no gas fumes or spilled gas. Never fuel the machine indoors.
8. NEVER overfill the fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom filler neck to provide space for
fuel expansion.
9. If gasoline is spilled out, wipe it o the engine and equipment, then move machine to another area.
Wait five (5) minutes before starting the engine.
10. ALWAYS replace the gas cap securely. Never remove gas cap while the engine is hot or running.
11. To prevent fires, clean debris and cha from the engine and mu er areas.
12. Allow machine to cool at least ten (10) minutes before storing.
13. ALWAYS drain the fuel tank prior to storage to avoid the potential fire hazard.
14. NEVER store the machine of fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on
a water heater, space heater, furnace. clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
15. If the engine is equipped with a spark arrestor mu er, clean and inspect it regularly according to
manufacturer's instructions. Replace if damaged.
WARNING!
not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered
land unless the engine's exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrestor meeting applicable
local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrestor is used, it should be maintained in e ective
working order by the operator. In the state of California, a spark arrestor is required by law.
Other states have similar laws. Federal laws apply on Federal lands. A spark arrestor mu er
is optional and available as an accessory at your nearest engine dealer. Always check the
legal requirements in your area.
SPARK ARRESTOR
This log splitter is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should
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