Rules For Safe Operation - MTD DUERR 424/LCD/22 Manual

IMPORTANT
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
THIS SYMBOL POINTS OUT IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WHICH, IF NOT FOLLOWED, COULD ENDANGER THE PERSONAL
SAFETY AND/OR PROPERTY OF YOURSELF AND OTHERS. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE AT¬
TEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LOG SPLITTER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL IN¬
JURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL-
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HEED ITS WARNING.
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DANGER
Your log splitter was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual. As
with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious
injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious injury to yourself or others.
TRAINING
1. Before operating this splitter, read and understand this manual
completely. Become familiar with it for your own safety. To fail
to do so may cause serious injury. Do not allow anyone to operate
your splitter who has not read this manual. Keep this manual in
a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. Never use your splitter for any other purpose than splitting wood.
It is designed for this use and any other use may cause an injury.
Your log splitter is a precision piece of power equipment, not a
playtoy. Therefore, excercise extreme caution at all times.
^ 3. Never allow children to operate your log splitter, Do not allow adults
;) to operate it without proper instruction. Only persons well ac¬
quainted with these rules of safe operation should be allowed to
use your log splitter.
4. Oniy the operator is to be near your log splitter during use. Keep
all others, including pets and children, a minimum of 20 feet away
from your work zone. Flying wood can be hazardous. If a helper
is assisting in loading logs, never activate the control until the helper
is clear of the area. More accidents occur when more than one
person operates the log splitter than at any other time.
5. No one should operate this unit whiie intoxicated or while taking
medication that impairs the senses or reactions. A clear mind is
essential for safety. Never allow a person who is tired or other¬
wise not alert to use your splitter.
PREPARATION
1. Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by mov¬
ing parts of your log splitter and pull you into it. Keep clothing
away from all moving parts of your log splitter.
2. Wear proper head gear to keep hair away from moving parts.
Always wear protective hearing devices as needed.
3. Always wear safety shoes. A dropped log can seriously injure your
foot.
4. Always wear safety glasses or goggles while operating your split¬
ter. A piece of splitting log could fly off and hit your eyes.
5. If you wear gloves, be sure they are tight fitting without loose cuffs
or draw strings.
6. Use your log splitter in daylight, or under good artificial light.
7. Never operate your splitter on slippery, wet, muddy or icy sur¬
faces. Safe footing is essential in preventing accidents. Never
operate your splitter while attached to a towing vehicle.
8. Only operate your splitter on level ground and not on the side of
a hill. It could tip, or rolling logs or poor footing could cause an
accident. Operating the splitter on level ground also prevents the
spillage of gasoline from the fuel tank.
9. Never attempt to move the log splitter over hilly or uneven terrain
without a tow vehicle or adequate help.
10. Always block the wheels to prevent movement of log splitter while
in operation.
11. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an extreme¬
ly flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors, when the
engine is running, or while the engine is still hot. Replace gasoline
cap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline before starting the
engine as it may cause a fire or explosion.
12. Both ends of each log must be cut as square as possible to help
prevent the log from riding out of the splitter during operation.
OPERATION
1. Stand behind the reservoir tank when operating. See illustrations.
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