Champion Power Equipment 100133 - Manual (Page 6)

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ENGLISH 100133
SAFETy RULES
Log Splitter engine exhaust contains carbon
monoxide, a colorless, odorless, poison gas .
Breathing carbon monoxide will cause nausea,
dizziness, fainting or death . If you start to feel dizzy
or weak, get to fresh air immediately .
Rotating parts can entangle hands, feet, hair,
clothing and/or accessories . Traumatic amputation or
severe laceration can result .
DANGER
DANGER
Operate log splitter outdoors only in a well
ventilated area . DO NOT operate the log splitter
inside any building, enclosure or compartment .
DO NOT allow exhaust fumes to enter a confined
area through windows, doors, vents or other
openings .
DANGER CARBON MONOXIDE, using a
log splitter indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Keep hands and feet away from rotating parts . Tie up
long hair and remove jewelry . Operate equipment with
guards in place . DO NOT wear loose-fitting clothing,
dangling drawstrings or items that could become
caught .
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm .
Read this manual thoroughly before operating your
log splitter . Failure to follow instructions could result
in serious injury or death .
WARNING
WARNING
Sparks can result in fire or electrical shock .
DANGER
When servicing the engine:
Disconnect the spark plug wire and place it where
it cannot contact the plug . DO NOT check for spark
with the plug removed . Use only approved spark
plug testers .
Running engines produce heat . Severe burns can
occur on contact . Combustible material can catch
fire on contact .
DO NOT touch hot surfaces . Avoid contact with
hot exhaust gases . Allow equipment to cool before
touching . Maintain at least 3 ft . (91 .4 cm) of
clearance on all sides to ensure adequate cooling .
Maintain at least 5 ft . (1 .5 m) of clearance from
combustible materials .
Crush Hazard
Wedge can cut through skin and break bones . Keep
all limbs away from wedge and endplate .
WARNING
WARNING
Projectile Hazard
Pieces of log may be ejected from the splitter while
operating .
Wear ANSI approved safety glasses when
operating. Be alert.
WARNING
Keep Operator Work Zone Clear
Keep work zone clear of debris while working to
ensure safe footing .
WARNING
Operation of this equipment may create sparks that
can start fires around dry vegetation .
A spark arrestor may be required . The operator
should contact local fire agencies for laws or
regulations relating to fire prevention requirements .
WARNING