Bolens 244-642-000 - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT
It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this manual
^in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or 01L. After assembly, see separate engine manual for proper fuel and
engine oil recommendations.
Your log splitter is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore exercise extreme caution at
all times.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR LOG SPLITTERS
TRAINING
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly-
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Only persons well acquainted with these rules of
safe operation should be allowed to use your log
splitter.
3. Never use your splitter for any other purpose
than splitting wood. It is designed for this use
only and any other use may cause an injury.
4. Only the operator is to be near your log splitter
during use. Keep all others, including pets, a
minimum of 20 feet away from your work zone.
Flying wood can be hazardous.
Don't step over your splitter when engine is
running. You may trip or accidentally activate
ram if you step over. If you need to get to the
other side, walk around.
PREPARATION
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Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get
caught on the moving parts.
Do not operate equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear safety shoes or
heavy boots. A dropped log can seriously injure
your foot.
Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not
fill the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine is
running, or while the engine is still hot. Wipe off
any spilled gasoline before starting the engine.
Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Never operate your splitter on slippery, wet,
muddy, or icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential in
preventing accidents. Never operate your splitter
while attached to a towing vehicle.
Always wear safety glasses or goggles while oper­
ating your log splitter. A piece of splitting log
could fly off and hit your eyes.
Both ends of each log must be cut square. This
will prevent the log from flying out of the splitter
while under pressure.
OPERATION
1. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds are
dangerous.
2. Never place hands or feet between log and split­
ting wedge or between log and ram during forward
or reverse stroke. To do so may result in crushed
or amputated fingers or toes, or worse, you may
lose an arm or foot.
3. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnor­
mally, stop the engine and check immediately for
the cause. Vibration is generally a warning of
trouble.
4. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make
certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting.
5. Handle gasoline with care. It is highly flammable.
A. Use approved gasoline container.
B. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a running
or hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors. Wipe
up spilled gasoline.
C. Don't run engine in an enclosed area. Ex­
haust gases contain carbon monoxide. This
odorless gas can be deadly when inhaled.
6. Always operate the log splitter from the engine
side of the beam.
Stand behind the ram when operating. See drawings.
7. Be careful not to touch the muffler after the
engine has been running. It is HOT.
8. Never try to split two logs on top of each other.
One may fly out and injure you.