PARAMOUNT BROWNS LS42I User manual

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• Be familiar with all controls and proper operation. Know how to stop the
machine quickly.
• Never allow children to operate this machine. All users must read and
understand instructions and safety rules in this manual.
• Many accidents occur when more than one person operates the machine. If a
helper is assisting in loading logs, never activate the control until the helper is
minimum of 10 feet from the machine.
• Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 20 feet from the machine
while it is in operation.
• Never allow anyone to ride on this machine
• Never transport cargo on this machine.
• Hydraulic log splitters develop high uid pressures during operation. Fluid
escaping through a pin hole opening can penetrate your skin and cause blood
poisoning, gangrene, or death. Pay attention to the following instructions at all
times:
a. Do not check for leaks with your hand.
b. Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked, cracked, or damaged hoses,
tting, or tubing.
c. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure before changing or
adjusting ttings, hoses, tubing, or other system components.
d. Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or valve.
• Leaks can be detected by passing cardboard or wood, (while wearing protective
gloves and safety glasses) over the suspected area. Look for discoloration of
cardboard or wood.
• If injured by escaping uid, see a doctor immediately. Serious infection
or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered
immediately.
• Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe, secure footing.
• If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and it is
intended for use near any unimproved forest, brush, or grass covered land, the
engine exhaust should be equipped with a spark arrester. Make sure you comply
with applicable local, state, and federal codes. Take appropriate reghting
equipment with you.
• is machine should be used for splitting wood only, do not use it for any other
purpose.
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• Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots.
• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operating this machine.
• Never wear jewelry or loose clothing that might become entangled in moving or
rotating parts of the machine.
• Make sure machine is on level surface before operating.
• Always block/chock the machine to prevent unintended movement and lock in
either horizontal or vertical position.
• Always operate this machine from the operator zone(s) specied in the manual.
• Logs should be cut with square ends prior to splitting.
• Use log splitter in daylight or under good articial light
• To avoid personal injury or property damage, use extreme care in handling fuel.
Fuel is extremely ammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal
injury can occur when fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can
ignite.
• Wash your skin and change immediately if fuel is spilled on you.
a. Use only an approved fuel 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. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
f. Never overll the fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below
bottom of ller neck to provide space for fuel expansion.
g. Replace fuel cap and tighten securely.
h. If fuel is spilled, wipe it o the engine and equipment. move
machine to another area. Wait 5 minutes before starting the engine.
i. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open
ame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater,
furnace,clothes dryer or other gas appliances.
j. Allow machine to cool before storing.
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• Never leave this machine unattended with the engine running.
• Do not operate machine while under the inuence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
• Never allow anyone to operate this machine without proper instruction.
• Always operate this machine with all safety equipment in place and working.
Make sure all controls are properly adjusted for safe operation.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the engine. e
governor controls the maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
• 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. Not following these
instructions may result in crushed or amputated ngers, toes, hand, or foot.
• Use only your hand to operate the controls.
• 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 rst log.
• 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.
• 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 end plate or ground.
• Always keep ngers away from any cracks that open in the log while splitting.
ey can quickly close and pinch or amputate your ngers.
• Keep your work area clean. Immediately remove split wood around the machine
so you do not stumble over it.
• Never move this machine while the engine is running.
• is machine should not be towed on any street, highway or public road.
• Do not tow machine faster than 45kph on smooth ground.
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• In the case of a petrol engine, stop the engine, disconnect the spark plug and
ground it against the engine before cleaning, or inspecting the machine.
• Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure before repairing or
adjusting ttings, hoses, tubing, or other system components.
• To prevent res, clean debris and cha from the engine and muer areas. If the
engine is equipped with a spark arrester muer, clean and inspect it regularly
according to manufacturers instructions. Replace if damaged.
• Periodically check that all nuts and bolts, hose clamps, and hydraulic ttings are
tight to be sure equipment is in safe working condition.
• 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.
• e pressure relief valve is preset at the factory. Do not adjust the valve.
• Never attempt to move this machine over hilly or uneven terrain without a tow
vehicle or adequate help.
• For your safety, replace all damaged or worn parts immediately with original
equipment manufacturer’s (O.E.M.) parts only. “Use of parts which do not meet
the original equipment specications may lead to improper performance and
compromise safety!”
• Do not alter this machine in any manner, alterations such as attaching a rope or
extension to the control lever, or adding to the width or height of the wedge may
result in personal injury.
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SuctionHose
1. e suction is attached to the reservoir tank, beneath the engine mounting
bracket. Loosen the hose clamp on the free end of the hose.
2. Remove any protective insert from the end of the hose.
3. Remove the protective cap from the tting on the bottom of the pump (some oil
may ow from pump).
4. Attach the end of the suction hose to the tting on the bottom of the pump.
5. Place the hose clamp at the base of the tting and tighten securely.
Pressure Hose
1. e pressure hose is attached to the right side of control valve.
2.
Secure the pressure hose to the the top of the pump.
Return Hose
1.
e return hose is attached to the left side of the control valve.
2.
Secure the return hose to the reservoir tank.
3.
Cut the securing strap.
4.
Remove any protective insert from the end of the hose.
Pressure Hose
Attached to Engine
Pump
Hose Clamp Suction Hose
Attached to
Reservoir Tank
The shorter hose runs from the front of the ram - the shaft end, and is the return and
3. Secure long hose runs to the back of the ram and pushes the ram open, therefore
4.
the handle needs to be held on to open the ram/split the wood.
/or by-pass hose. Here the valve handle can be pushed and locked in till the ram is fully
retracted and the valve will automatically click back into neutral.
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