Use and Care Manual
ENGINE
SAFETY
This machine is equipped
with
an internal combustion engine.
Do
not
use
on
or
near any unimproved, forest covered,
or
brush
covered land unless the exhaust system
is
equipped
with
a spark
arrester meeting applicable local, state,
or
federal laws.
In
the
state
of
California, a spark
arrester
is
required
by law.
Other
states have similar laws. A spark arrester,
if
used, must be
maintained in effective working order by the operator.
Never
start
or
run
the
engine inside a closed area. The exhaust
fumes are dangerous, containing carbon monoxide,
an
odorless
and
deadly
gas.
Operate
this
unit
only
in
a
well-ventilated
outdoor area.
Do
not
tamper
with
the engine
to
run
it
at
excessive speeds. The
maximum engine speed is
preset
by
the
manufacturer
and is
within
safety limits.
See
engine manual.
Keep a Class B fire extinguisher on hand when operating this log
splitter in
dry
areas
as
a precautionary measure.
FUEL
SAFETY
Fuel
is
highly flammable, and its vapors can explode
if
ignited.
Take precautions
when
using
to
reduce
the
chance
of
serious
personal injury.
When
refilling
or
draining
the
fuel tank, use an approved fuel
storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated
outdoor
area.
Do
not
smoke,
or
allow sparks, open flames,
or
other
sources
of
ignition
near
the
area
while
adding fuel
or
operating
the
unit.
Never fill the fuel tank indoors.
Keep grounded
conductive
objects, such
as
tools, away
from
exposed,live electrical parts and connections
to
avoid sparking
or
arcing. These events could ignite fumes
or
vapors.
Always stop the engine and allow
it
to
cool before filling the fuel
tank. Never remove
the
cap
of
the fuel
tank
or
add fuel while
the
engine
is
running
or
when
the
engine
is
hot. Do
not
operate
the
machine
with
known leaks in the fuel system.
Loosen
the fuel tank
cap
slowly
to
relieve any pressure in the tank.
Never overfill
the
fuel tank. Fill
the
tank
to
no more than
1/2"
below the bottom
of
the filler neck
to
provide space
for
expansion
as
the heat
of
the engine
can
cause fuel
to
expand.
Replace
all fuel tank
and
container
caps
securely
and
wipe up spilled
fuel. Never operate the unit without the fuel
cap
securely in
place.
7 I Safety
Avoid creating a source
of
ignition
for
spilled fuel.
If
fuel
is
spilled,
do
not
attempt
to
start
the
engine
but
move
the
machine away
from
the area
of
spillage and avoid creating any source
of
ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated.
When fuel
is
spilled on yourself
or
your
clothes, wash
your
skin
and change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved
for
this purpose.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks,
open flames,
or
other
sources
of
ignition.
Never
store
fuel
or
a machine
with
fuel
in
the
tank
inside a
building where fumes may reach a spark, open flame,
or
any
other
source
of
ignition,
such
as
a
water
heater, furnace,
or
clothes
dryer.
Allow
the engine
to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM
SAFETY
The hydraulic system
of
the
machine requires careful inspection
along
with
the mechanical parts.
Be
sure
to
replace frayed, kinked,
cracked,
or
otherwise
damaged
hydraulic
hoses
or
hydraulic
components.
Hydraulic fluid
can
result in severe burns. Fluid in
the
hydraulic
system can penetrate skin and result in serious
injury
or
death.
Be
sure
to
stop
the
engine and relieve hydraulic pressure before
doing any
work
on hydraulic parts.
Keep body and hands away
from
pin holes
or
nozzles
that
expel
hydraulic fluid when under pressure.
Use
paper
or
cardboard,
not
hands,
to
search
for
leaks.
Ensure all hydraulic fluid connections are
tight
and all hydraulic
hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure
to
the system.
Do
not
remove the cap from the hydraulic tank
or
reservoir while
the
machine
is
running. The
tank
could
contain
hot
oil
under
pressure, which could result in serious injury.
Do
not
adjust
the
pressure
setting
on
the
hydraulic
pump
or
valve.
If
injured by escaping fluid, no
matter
how
small the wound
is,
see
a doctor at once. A typical injection injury may
be
a small wound
that
does
not
look serious. However, severe infection
or
reaction
can
result
if
proper
medical
treatment
is
not
administered
immediately by a doctor who
is
familiar
with
injection injuries.
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