Harbor Freight Tools GREYHOUND 56072 - Manual (Page 5)

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SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY, or
DEATH.
Never place hands or feet between
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the log and splitter wedge, or
between the log and the ram during
the forward or reverse stroke.
Never place your hands or body near
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a hydraulic fluid leak. High-pressure
fluid can be forced under the skin
resulting in serious injury.
Never split a log that contains any
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foreign materials (nails, for example).
Do not use on logs longer than 25” or
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with a diameter greater than 12”.
Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
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NIOSH-approved dust mask/respira-
tor under a full face shield, heavy-du-
ty work gloves, steel-toe work boots
and hearing protection during use.
Do not operate in explosive atmo-
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spheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Gasoline-powered engines may ignite
the dust or fumes.
Do not expose the Log Splitter to rain
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or wet conditions. Water entering the
Log Splitter will increase the risk of
electric shock.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing
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and use common sense when operat-
ing this piece of equipment. Do not
use this piece of equipment while
tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-
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ing and balance at all times. This en-
ables better control of the equipment
in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose 20.
clothing or jewelry. Keep hair, cloth-
ing and gloves away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long
hair can be caught in moving parts.
Parts, especially exhaust system
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components, get very hot during use.
Stay clear of hot parts.
Do not cover the engine or equipment
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during operation.
Keep the equipment, engine, and sur-
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rounding area clean at all times.
Use the equipment, accessories, etc.,
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in accordance with these instructions
and in the manner intended for the
particular type of equipment, taking
into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use
of the equipment for operations differ-
ent from those intended could result
in a hazardous situation.
Do not operate the equipment with
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known leaks in the engine’s fuel sys-
tem.
This product contains or, when used,
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produces a chemical known to the
State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
When spills of fuel or oil occur, they
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must be cleaned up immediately.
Dispose of fluids and cleaning materi-
als as per any local, state, or federal
codes and regulations. Store oil rags
in a bottom-ventilated, covered, metal
container.
Keep hands and feet away from
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moving parts. do not reach over or
across equipment while operating.