Maxim Manufacturing LSM75BVG - Manual (Page 2)

Important Rules for Your Safety
Before operating this machine read all the instructions for safe operation, as well as,
the instructions governing the engine and other components of this machine.
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ASSUMPTION OF RISK: THE OWNER AND/OR OPERATOR OF THIS LOG SPLITTER ASSUMES ALL THE RISKS
INCIDENT TO AND ARISING OUT OF THE OPERATION OF THIS MACHINE. BEFORE OPERATING THE LOG
SPLITTER, READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS GOVERNING THE ENGINE AND THE SPLITTER.
TRAINING
• Read the Owner's Manual carefully. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls and the proper use of the equip-
ment. Know how to stop the unit and disengage the con-
trols quickly.
• Never allow children to operate the equipment. Never al-
low adults to operate the equipment without proper instruc-
tion.
• Operators should be mature enough to understand the
dangers of the equipment.
• Never use your log splitter for any other purpose than
splitting wood. Misuse can cause serious injury or death.
PREPARATION
• Always wear safety shoes. A dropped log can seriously
injure your foot.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particu-
larly small children and pets.
• Do not operate the equipment without wearing adequate
outer garments.
• Loose clothing or jewelry may be caught by moving parts
on the machine or by the surrounding environment and
cause serious injury.
• Keep clothing away from all moving parts of your log
splitter. Wear proper head gear to keep hair away from
moving parts.
• Wear safety goggles to protect eyes from any debris or
objects that may be thrown from the splitter.
• Always wear protective hearing devices as needed.
• If you wear gloves, be sure they are tight fitting without
loose cuffs or draw strings.
• Handle fuel with care. It is highly flammable.
• Use only an approved fuel container.
• Never add fuel to a running engine or a hot engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never fill fuel
tank indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel
before starting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine
is running (except where specifically recommended by
manufacturer).
• Do not operate splitter until you are familiar with all con-
trols and safety symbols.
• Never operate your log splitter on slippery, wet, muddy, or
icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential to safety.
• Operate your log splitter on level ground only. It could tip
over. Rolling logs or poor footing could cause an accident.
• Always block wheels to prevent movement during opera-
tion.
• Never attempt to move the log splitter over hilly or un-
even terrain without a tow vehicle or adequate help.
OPERATION
• Prepare logs properly. Both ends of each log should be
cut as square as possible to help prevent the log from rid-
ing out of the splitter during operation.
• Only operate the log splitter from the operator zone.
• NEVER place hands or feet between log and splitting
wedge or between log and ram during forward or reverse
stroke. To do so may result in crushed or amputated fin-
gers, toes, or worse. You could lose an arm or foot.
• Never straddle the log splitter when using it. A slip in any
position could result in a serious injury.
• Never try to split two logs on top of each other. One may
fly out and injure you.
• Never allow one person to operate the valve while an-
other is positioning log, as serious injury could result from
starting operation with the hands near the ram or wedge.
• Never operate the splitter indoors where exhaust from
engine can collect. It contains carbon monoxide which is a
tasteless, odorless, poisonous gas.
• Don't step over log splitter when the engine is running.
Walk around.
• Take all possible precautions when leaving the machine
unattended. Stop the engine.
• Never attempt to load your log splitter when the ram is in
motion. You may get caught by the ram and be injured.
• If the splitter should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause. Vibration is
generally a warning of trouble.
• Only use your hand to operate the control lever. Never
use your foot or a rope or any other extension device. This
could result in your inability to stop your log splitter quickly
and cause an injury.
• Do not put hands or feet near moving parts.
• Always keep fingers away from any cracks that open in
the log during splitting operation. They can quickly close
and pinch or amputate your fingers.
• Never move the log splitter while the engine is running.
• Operate equipment only in a well lit area. Do not use
splitter after dark without artificial light.
• Never operate equipment when under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or prescription drugs which could cause
drowsiness or poor judgement.
• Keep work area clean. Immediately remove split wood
around your log splitter so that you do not stumble on it.
• Split wood with the grain. Do not attempt to split across
the grain.