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8,
9.
Use your log splitter in daylight
or under good
artificial
light.
To avoid personal
injury or property
damage
use
extreme
care in handling
gasoline.
Gasoline
is
extremely
flammable
and the vapors are explosive.
Serk)us
personal
injury can occur when gasoline
is
spilled on yourself
or your clothes
which can ignite.
Wash your skin and change
immediately.
a.
Use only an approved
gasoline
container.
b.
Extinguish
all cigarettes,
cigars,
pipes, and
other sources
of ignition.
c.
Never fuel machine
indoors.
d.
Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the
engine
is hot or running.
e.
AIk)w engine to cool at least two minutes
before
refueling.
f.
Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill tank to no
more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck
to provide
space for fuel expansk)n.
g.
Replace
gasoline
cap and tighten
securely.
h.
If gasoline
is spilled,
wipe it off the engine
and equipment,
move machine
to another
area. Wait 5 minutes
before starting
the
engine.
Never store the machine
or fuel container
inside where there is an open flame, spark or
pilot light as on a water heater, space
heater,
furnace,
clothes
dryer or other gas
appliances.
Allow machine
to cool at least 5 minutes
before storing.
10. For logs which are not cut square,
the least square
end and the longest portion
of the log should
be
placed toward the beam and wedge, and the
square
end placed
toward the end plate.
11. When splitting
in the vertical
position,
stabilize
the
log before moving the control.
Split as follows:
a.
Place log on the end plate and turn until it
leans against the beam and is stable.
b.
When splitting
extra large or uneven logs, the
log must be stabilized
with wooden
shims or
split wood between
the log and the end plate
or ground.
12.
Always
keep fingers away from any cracks that
open in the k)g while splitting.
They can quickly
close and pinch or amputate
your fingers.
13. Keep your work area clean.
Immediately
remove
split wood around the machine
so that you do not
stumble
over it.
14. Never move this machine
while the engine is
running.
15. This machine
should
not be towed on any street,
highway
or public road without
checking
the
existing
federal,
state, or local vehicle
requirements.
Any licensing
or modifications
such
as taillights,
etc., needed to comply,
is the sole
responsibility
of the purchaser.
If a "Statement
of
Origin"
is required
in your state, see your local
dealer.
16. See the towing section
in this manual
for proper
towing
instructions
once all federal,
local, or state
requirements
are met.
OPERATION
1.
Before
starting this machine,
review the "Safety
Instructions".
Failure to follow these rules may
result in serious
injury to the operator
or
bystanders.
2.
Never leave this machine
unattended
with the
engine
running.
3.
Do not operate
machine
while under the influence
of alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
4.
Never allow anyone
to operate
this machine
without
proper instruction.
5.
Always
operate
this machine
with all safety
equipment
in place and working.
Make sure all
controls
are properly
adjusted
for safe operation.
6.
Do not change
the engine governor
settings
or
overspeed
the engine.
The governor
controls
the
maximum
safe operating
speed of the engine.
7.
When loading
a log, always
place your hands on
the sides of the log, not on the ends, and never use
your foot to help stabilize
a log. Failure to do so,
may result in crushed
or amputated
fingers,
toes,
hand, or foot.
8.
Use only your hand to operate
the controls.
9.
Never attempt to split more than one log at a time
unless the ram has fully extended
and a second log
is needed to complete
the separation
of the first log.
MAINTENANCE A NDSTORAGE
1.
Stop the engine,
disconnect
the spark plug and
ground
it against
the engine before cleaning,
or
inspecting
the machine.
2.
Stop the engine and relieve
hydraulic
system
pressure
before repairing
or adjusting
fittings,
hoses, tubing, or other system
components.
3.
To prevent fires, clean debris and chaff from the
engine
and muffler
areas. If the engine
is equipped
with a spark attester
muffler, clean and inspect
it
regularly
according
to manufacturers
instructions.
Replace
if damaged.
4.
Periodically
check that all nuts and bolts, hose
clamps,
and hydraulic
fittings
are tight to be sure
equipment
is in safe working
condition.
5.
Check all safety guards and shields
to be sure they
are in the proper position.
Never operate
with
safety guards,
shields,
or other protective
features
removed.
6.
The pressure
relief valve is preset at the factory.
Do
not adjust the valve.
7.
Never attempt
to move this machine
over hilly or
uneven terrain without
a tow vehicle
or adequate
help.
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