DR Power 22-Ton (July 2013 - Present) - Manual (Page 23)

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Do not place your hands on the ends of the log when loading the Log Splitter. This is a very UNSAFE method and could result
in injury to your hands.
 Do not reach or step across the rail while the Log Splitter is running. This is a very UNSAFE method which could cause
personal injury or even death.
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Never attempt to split wood across the grain. The Log Splitter was not designed for cross-grain splitting. Doing so could
damage the Log Splitter and may cause personal injury.
 Make sure both ends of the log you are splitting are cut as square as possible. This will prevent the log from sliding out of
position while under pressure.
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When loading a log, always place your hands on the side of the log, not on the ends, and never use your foot to help stabilize
a log. Failure to do so, may result in crushed or amputated fingers, toes, hand, or foot.
 When stabilizing log with left hand, remove your hand when the wedge just contacts the log or serious injury may occur.
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NEVER place hands or feet between the log and splitting wedge during forward or reverse stroke as this could result in
serious injury or death. NEVER attempt to load the log splitter when the ram or wedge is in motion.
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Always keep fingers away from any cracks that open in the log while splitting. They can quickly close and pinch or amputate
your fingers.
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Never attempt to remove partially split wood from the wedge with your hands. Fully retract the wedge to dislodge wood with
log dislodger.
Handling Logs:
 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.
 Uneven logs (e.g. knotted, curved, etc.) should not be used.
 For logs which are not cut square, the least square end of the log should be placed toward the beam and wedge, and the square
end placed toward the end plate.
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NEVER try to split two logs on top of each other. NEVER try to cross split a log.