Speeco 40100500 V1 - Manual (Page 5)

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PREPARATION OF THE LOG
Both ends of the log should be cut as square as possible to help prevent the log from riding out of the splitter during
operation. Do not split logs greater than 20 in. in length.
WORK AREA
NEVER operate the log splitter on slippery, wet, muddy or icy ground.
ONLY operate your log splitter on a level surface. Operating on a slope could cause the log splitter to roll over or logs to fall
off.
NEVER operate your log splitter in a damp or rainy environment to avoid electric shock or short circuit.
ALWAYS block the wheels to prevent movement of the log splitter while in operation.
ONLY operate your log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light.
ALWAYS keep the work area clean. Remove split wood around your log splitter immediately so that you don’t stumble
over it.
OPERATION OF THE LOG SPLITTER
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ALWAYS enusre the motor is properly grounded or apply protection device. Only use rubber-jacketed cable of sufficient lead
cross section as an extension cable.
KNOW how to stop the log splitter and disengage the controls before operating it.
NEVER place hands, feet or any body part between the ram and splitting wedge during forward or reverse stroke. Serious
injury or death could result.
NEVER straddle or step over the log splitter during operation.
NEVER reach or bend over the log splitter to pick up a log.
NEVER try to split two logs on top of each other.
NEVER try to cross split a second log.
NEVER allow one person to operate the valve while another is positioning the log.
NEVER attempt to load your log splitter when the ram is in motion.
ALWAYS use your hand to operate the control lever and the switch. NEVER use your foot, a rope or any extension device.
NEVER move the log splitter while the motor is running. Shut off the motor even if you are leaving the log splitter for a short
period of time.