T22B_HlogSplit - Gearmore, Inc.

2.1 TRAINING & PREPARATION2.2 SAFETY WEARBefore operating this Log Splitter, read andunderstand this manual completely. Becomefamiliar with it for your ownsafety. To fail to do so maycause serious injury. DO NOTallow anyone to operate thisLog Splitter who has not readthis manual.NEVER use your Log Splitter for any other purposesthan splitting wood. It is designed for thisuse and any other use may cause an injury.NEVER allow children to operate your LogSplitter nor adults lacking proper instructions.Keep them away from your work area. Your LogSplitter is not a toy. Only the operator is to benear your Log Splitter during use. Keep all others,including pets a minimum of 10 feet awayfrom your work zone. Flying wood can be hazardous.If a helper is assisting in loading logs,NEVER activate the control until the helperis clear of the area. More accidents occur whenmore than one person operates the Log Splitterthan at any other time.NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry that canbe caught by moving parts of your Log Splitterand pull you into it. Keep clothing away from allmoving parts of your Log Splitter. Wear properhead gear to keep hair away from moving parts.ALWAYS wear safetyshoes. A dropped log canseriously injure your foot.ALWAYS wear safetyglasses. A piece ofsplitting log could fly offand hit your eyes.If you wear gloves, be sure they are tight fittingwithout loose cuffs or draw strings.Have a first aid kit availableshould the need arise andlearn how to use it.ALWAYS wear protectivehearing devices as needed.NEVER operate your Log Splitter when underthe influence of alcohol, drugs or medication. Aclear mind is essential for safety.NEVER allow a person who is tired or otherwisenot alert to use your Log Splitter.PREPARE LOGS PROPERLYBOTH ends of each log should be cut as squareas possible to help prevent the log from ridingout of the splitter during operation.PROLONGED EXPOSURE TO LOUDNOISE MAY CAUSE PERMANENTHEARING LOSS!Tractors with or without equipment attachedcan often be noisy enough to causepermanent, partial hearing loss. Werecommend that you wear hearing protectionon a full-time basis if the noise in theOperator's position exceeds 80db. Noiseover 85db on a long-term basis can causesevere hearing loss. Noise over 90dbadjacent to the Operator over a long-termbasis may cause permanent, total hearingloss. NOTE: Hearing loss from loudnoise (from tractors, chain saws, radios,and other such sources close to the ear) iscumulative over a lifetime without hope ofnatural recovery.3