Safe Operation Practices; Towing; Training - Craftsman 247.794510 Owner's Manual

This symbol points out Important safety Instructions which, if not followed, could endanger the per-
sonat safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructionsin this manual before
attempting to operate your log splitter.Failure to comply with these instructionsmay result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol_heed Its warning.
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Your log splitter was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation In this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the oper-
ator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious
njury to yourse f or others.
The engine exhaust from this productcontainschemicalsknownto the stateof Californiato cause
cancer,birth defectsor other reproductive harm.
Towing
This unitshouldnot be towed on any street,
highwayor publicroadwithoutcheckingthe
existingfederal, local or state requirements.
Such informationmay be obtainedbycallingyour
state or localbureau of motorvehicles.Any
licensingor modificationsneededto complywith
federal, local or state vehicle requirements is the
sole responsibility of the purchaser.
Make sure you follow the wiring diagram color
codes when installing the light kit on the log
splitter. (e.g. ground to ground, left turn to ]eft
turn, etc.). Failure to wire unit correctly may
cause the tow vehicle wiring to overheat and/or
the log splitter lights to operate incorrectly.It may
be necessary to replace the turn signal flasher
unit in your tow vehicle if it is not capable of
operating the additional lights on the logsplitter.
Before towing the log splitter on a street, highway
or public road, verify that all lightsare functioning
properly and the yellow side reflectors are in
position. Replace bulbs if they are burnt out.
Before towing, always check to be certain the log
splitter is correctly and securely attached to the
tow vehicle, and safety chains are in place.
Leave slack in chains for turning allowance.
Use a class I or higher hitch with a 1-7/8" bail.
Keep ball socket and clamp face lubricated with
chassis grease.
Be sure the coupler is secured to the hitch ball
and the lock lever is down tight and locked.
Check vehicle hitch,ball and couplerfor signsof
wear or damage. Replace any parts that are worn
or dam-agedbefore towing.
The coupler must be secured to the log splitter
tongue tube with the original equipment bolts and
nuts. See your authorized service dealer for
replacement parts. Coupler nuts should be
tightened securely (20 foot pounds).
Make sure beam assembly is securely latched in
the horizontal position and jackstand(ifprovided)
ispivoted and securedin the up position before
towinglogsplitter.Never towwith the beam in
verticalposition.
Do nottowthe logsplitter fasterthan 45 MPH.
Higherspeeds may damage logsplitter.
Excessive highspeedsmay causethe logsplitter
to =fishtail"or otherwisabecomeunstable.
Check thetire pressureon the logsplittertires.It
must be 30 p.s.i, maximumfor highwaytravel.
When parking,storingor usingyourlog splitter,
keepthe coupleroffthe groundsodirtwillnot
buildup in the ball socket.
Do notallowanyone to sitor rideon yourlog
splitter. They can easilyfall off and be seriously
injured.
Training
Beforeoperatingthislog splitter,read and
understand this operator'smanualcompletely.
Becomefamiliar withit for yourown safety.To fail
to do so may causeseriousinjury.Do not allow
anyonetooperateyourlogsplitterwho has not
read this manual.Keep thismanualin a safe
place for future and regular referenceand for
orderingreplacementparts.
Never useyoursplitterfor any otherpurposethan
splitting wood. It is designedfor thisuse and any
otherusemay causean injury.Your logsplitteris
a precisionpieceof powerequipment,nota toy.
Therefore, exerciseextremecautionat all times.
Neverallow childrento operateyour logsplitter.
Do notallowadults tooperateit withoutproper
instruction. O nly personswell acquaintedwith.
theserulesofsafe operationshouldbe allowedto
use yourlogsplitter.
Only the operatoristo be near yourlog splitter
duringuse. Keep all others,includingpetsand
children,a minimumof20 feet away from your
workzone. Flyingwoodcan be hazardous.Ifa
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