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DR  4 -Ton WOOD SPLITTER Safety & Operating Instructions 5
Protecting Yourself
Always wear protective goggles or a face shield while splitting wood to protect your
eyes and face from possible thrown bits of wood.
Do not, under any conditions, remove, bend, cut, fit, weld, or otherwise alter standard
parts on the DR 4 -Ton WOOD SPLITTER. Modifications to your machine could
cause personal injuries and will void your warranty.
Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your DR 4 -Ton WOOD SPLITTER. If
you have safety shoes, we recommend wearing them. Do not use the machine while
barefoot or wearing open sandals.
Wear long pants while splitting wood.
Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which might be caught on the wood splitter’s
moving parts.
We recommend wearing snug-fitting work gloves while splitting wood.
Always keep safety guards in place and in working order.
Always check the alignment of moving parts and for damaged or worn parts.
Operating the Machine Safely
To be safe, do not operate the machine near children or pets, and never allow children
to operate the wood splitter.
Keep your hands and feet clear of the splitting area while the ram is in motion.
ALWAYS unplug the wood splitter from the power source before adjusting or
servicing the machine. If you have to stop to remove any debris from the machine,
ALWAYS retract the ram and unplug the machine.
Do not operate the wood splitter in an area of natural gas or flammable liquids.
Use the machine only in daylight or good artificial light.
Do not use in wet or slippery conditions.
ALWAYS OPERATE THE WOOD SPLITTER FROM THE OPERATOR ZONE
(Figure 7, page 13). Never stand on, straddle or climb over the wood splitter at any time.
Use only your hands to operate the wood splitter controls.
Do not place your hands at pinch points where they can get caught between a log and
the wedge, log guiding plates or the ram.
WARNING! The items listed in this section will help you keep your DR
4 -Ton WOOD SPLITTER running smoothly and, most
importantly, prevent injury to yourself or others. Please
review them carefully before starting your machine.