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
aspark
arrestermeeting 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 effectiveworking
order
bytheoperator.
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
outdoorarea.
Do
not
tamper
with
the engine
to
run
it
at
excessive speeds. The
maximum engine speed
is
preset
by
the
manufacturer
and is
within
safetylimits.
See
engine manual.
Keep a Class Bfire extinguisher on hand when operating this log
splitter
in
dry
areas
as
aprecautionary 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.
Neverfill
the
fuel tankindoors.
Keep grounded
conductive
objects, such
as
tools, away
from
exposed, live electrical parts and connections
to
avoid sparking
or
arcing. These events could ignitefumes
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 thefuel system.
Loosen thefuel tank
cap
slowly
to
relieve anypressure in thetank.
Never overfill
the
fuel tank. Fill
the
tank
to
no more than
1/2"
belowthe bottom
of
thefiller 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
wipeup spilled
fuel. Neveroperatetheunit
without
thefuel
cap
securelyin
place.
7 I Safety
Avoid creatingasource
of
ignition
for
spilled fuel.
If
fuel
is
spilled,
do
not
attempt
to
start
the
engine
but
move
the
machine away
from thearea
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.
Storefuel in acool, 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
buildingwherefumes may reach aspark, open flame,
or
any
other
source
of
ignition, such
as
a
water
heater, furnace,
or
clothes
dryer.
Allow
theengine
to
cool beforestoring in anyenclosure.
HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM
SAFETY
The hydraulic system
of
the machine requires careful inspection
along
with
the mechanical parts.
Be
sure
to
replacefrayed, kinked,
cracked,
or
otherwise
damaged
hydraulic
hoses
or
hydraulic
components.
Hydraulicfluid 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
doingany
work
on hydraulicparts.
Keep body and hands away
from
pin holes
or
nozzles
that
expel
hydraulicfluid 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
hydraulictank
or
reservoir while
the
machine is running. The
tank
could
contain
hot
oil
under
pressure, which could result inserious injury.
Do
not
adjust
the
pressure
setting
on
the
hydraulic
pump
or
valve.
If
injured byescaping fluid, no
matter
how
small thewound
is,
see
a doctor
at
once. A typical injection injury may
be
a small wound
that
does
not
lookserious. However, severe infection
or
reaction
can
result
if
proper
medical
treatment
is
not
administered
immediatelyby adoctor
who
is
familiar
with
injection injuries.
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