subject: Safety Tips For Operating A Logsplitter [print this page] Whilst the use of a logsplitter can make your life much easier when it comes to cutting up firewood or even breaking up timber for use in furniture creation, it is important to be wary of this equipment because it can be highly dangerous in the wrong hands. The next time you use your logsplitter, use the following safety tips to ensure that you will return home unscathed and with a load of firewood to last you weeks.
Protect children: If your kids like to come with you on firewood expeditions, it is important that you never allow them to operate the logsplitter and that you ensure they remain clear of the machine whilst it is in use.
Clear area: You should never use a logsplitter in a cramped or cluttered space, as flying debris could cause all sorts of issues and can even cause it to overheat. There should always be a clear perimeter of at least several feet around the machine.
Protective clothing: Whenever you are operating or even observing a logsplitter in action, it is important that you wear the appropriate safety gear. This includes glasses, steel toed boots and thick work pants or overalls to protect against flying debris.
Careful adjustments: If you ever need to make an adjustment to the machine, you should ensure that it has been completely switched off and has no access to power. Never make adjustments, even small ones, whilst the logsplitter is switched on.
Dry area: When choosing a site for your logsplitter, you need to make sure that it is completely dry to ensure that the machine is stable. A wet spot could also electrocute you or even increase the chances of a fire breaking out.
Read instructions: If you are using a new logsplitter or one that you havent used in a long time, make sure that you read the accompanying instructions to ensure that you know what you are doing. This will prevent a number of common injuries.
Only wood: Never place anything other than wood into the cutting mechanism of your logsplitter. Other materials could not only pose serious risks to your machine, they could fly out and injure you or observers as well.
By following the above tips, you can ensure that all of your logsplitter experiences are safe and that you come home in the same condition that you left in. Accidents and injuries should be taken seriously when it comes to the use of this highly valuable, yet highly dangerous, machine, as they are the result of inexperience or stupidity.
