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f. Neveroverfillthefueltank.Filltankto nomorethan1/2inchbelow
bottomoffillernecktoprovidespaceforfuelexpansion.
g. Replacegasolinecapandtightensecurely.
h. Ifgasolineis spilled,wipeit offtheengineandequipment,move
machinetoanotherarea.Wait5minutesbeforestartingtheengine.
i. Neverstorethemachineorfuelcontainerinsidewherethereis anopen
flame,sparkorpilotlightasonawaterheater,spaceheater,furnace,
clothesdryeror othergasappliances.
j. Allowmachinetocool5 minutesbeforestoring.
Operation
1. Beforestartingthis machine,reviewthe "SafetyInstructions".
Failureto followthese rules mayresultinseriousinjuryto the
operatororbystanders.
2. Neverleavethismachineunattendedwith the enginerunning.
3. Do notoperatemachinewhile underthe influenceof alcohol,drugs,
or medication.
4. Neverallowanyoneto operatethis machinewithoutproperinstruc-
tion.
5. Alwaysoperatethismachinewithallsafetyequipmentinplace
andworking.Makesureall controlsare properlyadjustedfor safe
operation.
6. Do notchangethe enginegovernorsettings or overspeedthe
engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafeoperatingspeed
of the engine.
7. Whenloadinga log,alwaysplaceyour handson thesides of the
log, noton theends, and neveruseyourfoot to helpstabilizea log.
Failureto do so, may resultin crushedoramputatedfingers,toes,
hand,orfoot.
8. Useonlyyour handto operatethe controls.
9. Neverattemptto split morethanone log at a time unlessthe ram
hasfullyextendedanda secondlogis neededto completethe
separationof thefirst log.
10.For logswhichare notcut square,the leastsquareend and the
longestportionof the logshouldbeplacedtowardthe beamand
wedge,andthe squareend placedtowardtheend plate.
11.Whensplittinginthe verticalposition,stabilizethe logbefore
movingthecontrol.Splitas follows:
a. Placelogontheendplateandturnuntilit leansagainstthebeamand
isstable.
b. Whensplittingextralargeor unevenlogs,thelogmustbestabilized
withwoodenshimsor splitwoodbetweenthelogandendplateor
ground.
12.Alwayskeepfingersawayfromany cracksthat openinthe log
whilesplitting.Theycan quicklycloseand pinchor amputateyour
fingers.
13.Keepyourworkareaclean.Immediatelyremovesplit wood around
the machineso you do not stumbleoverit.
14.Nevermovethismachinewhilethe engineis running.
15.Thismachineshouldnotbetowedonanystreet,highwayor public
roadwithoutcheckingthe existingfederal,state, or localvehicle
requirements.Any licensingor modificationssuchas taillights,etc.,
neededto comply,is the sole responsibilityof the purchaser.If a
"Statementof Origin"is requiredin yourstate,see yourlocaldealer.
16.Donot tow machinefasterthan45mph.
17.SeeTransportingthe LogSplittersectioninthis manualfor proper
towinginstructionsonceall federal, local,or staterequirementsare
met.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Stoptheengine,disconnectthespark plugandgroundit against
the engine beforecleaning,or inspectingthe machine.
2. Stoptheengine and relievehydraulicsystempressurebefore
repairingoradjustingfittings,hoses,tubing,or othersystem
components.
3. To preventfires,cleandebrisand chafffrom the engineandmuffler
areas.Ifthe engine is equippedwitha sparkarrestermuffler,clean
and inspectit regularlyaccordingto manufacturersinstructions.
Replaceif damaged.
4. Periodicallycheckthat all nutsandbolts,hoseclamps,and
hydraulicfittingsaretightto be sureequipmentis in safeworking
condition.
5. Checkall safetyguardsandshieldsto be surethey are in the
properposition.Neveroperatewith safetyguards,shields,or other
protectivefeaturesremoved.
6. The pressurereliefvalve is presetat the factory.Do not adjustthe
valve.
7. Neverattemptto movethis machineoverhilly or uneventerrain
withouta towvehicleoradequatehelp.
8. Foryoursafety,replaceall damagedor worn partsimmediately
withoriginalequipmentmanufacturer's(O.E.M.)partsonly."Useof
partswhichdo notmeettheoriginalequipmentspecificationsmay
leadto improperperformanceandcompromisesafety!"
9. Donot alterthis machinein anymanner,alterationssuchas attach-
inga ropeor extensionto the controlhandle,oraddingto the width
or heightof the wedgemayresultinpersonalinjury.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe useof this powermachineto personswho read,under-
standandfollowthe warningsand instructionsin this manualand on
the machine.Alwaysfollowdirectionson safetylabelsfoundon your
equipment.
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