EarthQuake W2700B - Manual (Page 3)

Operator's Manual
27-Ton Log Splitter, W2700
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WARNINGS AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
Accurate assembly and safe and effective use of the log splitter
is the owner’s responsibility.
• Read and follow all safety instructions.
• Carefully follow all assembly instructions.
• Maintain the splitter according to directions and schedule
included in this Earthquake operator’s manual.
• Ensure that anyone who uses the splitter is familiar with all
controls and safety precautions.
SPECIAL MESSAGES
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Please read all the infor-
mation carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
note: general information is given throughout the manual
that may help the operator in the operation or service of the
machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Your manual contains special messages to bring attention to
potential safety concerns, machine damage as well as helpful
operating and servicing information. Please read all the infor-
mation carefully to avoid injury and machine damage.
note: general information is given throughout the manual
that may help the operator in the operation or service of
the machine.
This symbol points out important safety instruc-
tions which if not followed could endanger your
personal safety. Read and follow all instructions
in this manual before attempting to operate this
equipment.
BEFORE OPERATING ENGINE:
Please read this section carefully. Read entire operating
and maintenance instructions AND the entire engine manual
which accompanies this product. Failure to follow instructions
could result in serious injury or death. Operate the log splitter
according to the safety instructions outlined here and inserted
throughout the text. Anyone who uses this splitter must read
the instructions and be familiar with the controls.
WARNING
WARNING INDICATES A HAZARD WHICH, IF NOT AVOIDED,
COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR
PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION
CAUTION INDICATES YOU CAN BE HURT OR YOUR EQUIP-
MENT DAMAGED IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOL-
LOW THIS SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
DANGER
DANGER INDICATES A SERIOUS INJURY OR FATALITY WILL
RESULT IF THE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS THAT FOLLOW THIS
SIGNAL WORD ARE NOT OBEYED.
WARNING
YOU MUST READ, UNDERSTAND AND COMPLY WITH
ALL SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SETUP AND OPER-
ATE YOUR SPLITTER.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH ALL SAFETY AND OPERAT-
ING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF MACHINE
CONTROL, SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY TO YOU AND/
OR BYSTANDERS, AND RISk OF EQUIPMENT AND
PROPERTY DAMAGE. THE TRIANGLE IN THE TExT SIG-
NIFIES IMPORTANT CAUTIONS OR WARNINGS WHICH
MUST BE FOLLOWED.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
ENGINE ExHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS CHEMI-
CALS kNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CAN-
CER, BIRTH DEFECTS, OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
IMPORTANT
INDICATES HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR PROPER ASSEM-
BLY, OPERATION, OR MAINTENANCE OF YOUR EQUIPMENT.