DR Power RapidFire 3.0 HP DR (June 2014 - Present) Operating Manual - Manual (Page 4)

4 DR ® PREMIER RAPIDFIRE™ LOG SPLITTER
This is a high-powered machine, with moving parts operating with high energy. You must operate the machine safely. Unsafe
operation can create a number of hazards for you, as well as anyone else in the nearby area. Always take the following precautions
when using this machine:
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Keep in mind that the operator or user is responsible for accidents or hazards occurring to other people, their property, and
themselves.
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Always wear protective goggles or safety glasses with side shields while using the Log Splitter to protect your eyes from
possible thrown debris.
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Avoid wearing loose clothing or jewelry, which can catch on moving parts.
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We recommend wearing gloves while using the Log Splitter. Be sure your gloves fit properly and do not have loose cuffs or
drawstrings.
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Wear shoes with non-slip treads when using your Log Splitter. If you have safety shoes, we recommend wearing them. Do
not use the machine while barefoot or wearing open toed sandals.
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Wear long pants while operating the Log Splitter.
 Use ear protectors or ear plugs rated for at least 20 dba to protect your hearing.
 Keep bystanders at least 50 feet away from your work area at all times. Stop the engine when another person or pet
approaches.
Gasoline is a highly flammable liquid. Gasoline also gives off flammable vapor that can be easily ignited and cause a fire or
explosion. Never overlook the hazards of gasoline. Always follow these precautions:
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Never run the engine in an enclosed area or without proper ventilation as the exhaust from the engine contains carbon
monoxide, which is an odorless, tasteless, and deadly poisonous gas.
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Store all fuel and oil in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose and keep away from heat and open
flame, and out of the reach of children.
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Replace rubber fuel lines and grommets when worn or damaged and after 5 years of use.
 Fill the gasoline tank outdoors with the engine off and allow the engine to cool completely. Don't handle gasoline if you or
anyone nearby is smoking, or if you're near anything that could cause it to ignite or explode. Reinstall the fuel tank cap and
fuel container cap securely.
 If you spill gasoline, do not attempt to start the engine. Move the machine away from the area of the spill and avoid creating
any source of ignition until the gas vapors have dissipated. Wipe up any spilled fuel to prevent a fire hazard and properly
dispose of the waste.
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Allow the engine to cool completely before storing in any enclosure. Never store a machine that has gas in the tank, or a fuel
container, near an open flame or spark such as a water heater, space heater, clothes dryer or furnace.
Protecting Yourself and Those Around You
Safety for Children and Pets
Safety with Gasoline - Powered Machines
Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children and pets. Children are often attracted to the
machine and the splitting activity.
Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Always follow these
precautions:
 Keep children and pets at least 50 feet from the working area and ensure they are under the watchful care of a responsible
adult.
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Be alert and turn the machine off if children or pets enter the work area.
 Never allow children to operate the Log Splitter.