General Practices - MTD 24BF572B729 Operator's Manual

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WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle compo-
nents contain or emit chemicals known to State of Californiato cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductiveharm.
DANGER: This machine 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. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects.
Failureto observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
General Practices
1. Read,understand,and followall instructionson the
machineand in the manual(s)beforeattempting
to assembleand operate.Keepthis manualin a
safe placeforfuture and regularreferenceand for
orderingreplacementparts.
2. Be familiarwith all controlsand properoperation.
Knowhowto stop the machineand disengagethem
quickly.
3. Neverallowchildrenunder 16 yearsto operatethis
machine.Children,16 yearsand over,shouldread
and understandinstructions and safety rulesinthis
manualand shouldbe trainedand supervisedbya
parent.
4. Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithout
properinstruction.
5. Manyaccidentsoccurwhenmorethan one person
operatesthe machine.If a helperisassistingin load-
inglogs, neveractivatethe controluntil the helperis
a minimumof 10 feetfrom the machine.
6. Keepbystanders,helpers,pets,and childrenat least
20 feet from the machinewhile itisin operation.
7. Neverallowanyoneto rideon this machine.
8. Nevertransportcargoon this machine.
9. Hydrauliclog splittersdevelophigh fluidpressures
duringoperation.Fluidescapingthrougha pin hole
openingcanpenetrateyour skinand cause blood
poisoning,gangrene,or death.Giveattentionto the
followinginstructions at all times:
a. Do notcheckfor leaks with yourhand.
b. Do notoperatemachinewith frayed,kinked,
cracked,or damagedhoses,fitting, or tubing.
c. Stopthe engineand relievehydraulicsystem
pressurebeforechangingor adjustingfittings,
hoses,tubing,or othersystemcomponents.
d. Do notadjust the pressuresettingsof the pumpor
valve.
10.Leakscan be detectedby passingcardboardor
wood,whilewearingprotectiveglovesand safety
glasses,overthesuspectedarea. Lookfordiscolor-
ationof cardboardor wood.
11. If injuredby escapingfluid, seea doctor immediately.
Seriousinfection or reactioncandevelopifproper
medicaltreatmentis not administeredimmediately.
12.Keepthe operatorzoneand adjacentareaclear for
safe,securefooting.
13.If yourmachineis equippedwith an internal com-
bustionengineand it is intended for usenear any
unimproved forest,brush,or grass coveredland,
the engineexhaustshouldbe equippedwith a spark
arrester.Makesureyoucomplywith applicablelocal,
state,and federalcodes.Takeappropriatefirefighting
equipmentwith you.
14.This machineshouldbe usedfor splittingwoodonly,
do not use itfor anyother purpose.
15.Followthe instructionsin the manual(s)providedwith
anyattachment(s)for this machine.
Preparation
1. Alwayswearsafetyshoes or heavy boots.
2. Alwayswearsafetyglassesor safetygogglesduring
operatingthis machine.
3. Neverwearjewelryor looseclothingthat might
becomeentangledin movingor rotatingparts of the
machine.
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Makesure machineis on levelsurfacebeforeoperat-
ing.
Alwaysblock machineto preventunintendedmove-
ment,and lock ineither horizontal o r verticalposition.
Alwaysoperatethis machinefrom theoperator
zone(s)specifiedin the manual.
Logsshouldbe cut with squareendsprior to splitting.
Use log splitterin daylightor undergood artificiallight.
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuse
extremecare in handlinggasoline.Gasolineis
extremelyflammableand the vaporsare explosive.
Seriouspersonalinjury canoccur whengasolineis
spilledon yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite.
Washyourskin and changeimmediately.
a. Use onlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
b. Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipes,and other
sourcesof ignition.
c. Neverfuel machineindoors.
d. Neverremovegas cap or add fuel whilethe engine
ishot or running.
e. Allowengineto cool at leasttwo minutesbefore
refueling.
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