Operation; Maintenance; Your Responsibility - MTD 24BF572B729 Operator's Manual

f. Neveroverfillthe fuel tank. Filltank to no more
than 1/2 inch belowbottomof filler neckto provide
spacefor fuelexpansion.
g. Replacegasolinecap and tightensecurely.
h. If gasolineis spilled,wipeit off the engineand
equipment,movemachineto anotherarea.Wait5
minutesbeforestartingthe engine.
i. Neverstorethe machineor fuelcontainerinside
wherethereis an openflame,sparkor pilot lightas
on a waterheater,space heater,furnace,clothes
dryeror othergas appliances.
j. Allow machineto cool5 minutesbeforestoring.
Operation
1. Beforestartingthis machine,reviewthe "Safety
instructions". Failureto followthese rulesmay resultin
seriousinjurytothe operatoror bystanders.
2. Neverleavethis machineunattended with the engine
running.
3. Donot operatemachinewhileunderthe influence o f
alcohol,drugs,or medication.
4. Neverallowanyoneto operatethis machinewithout
proper instruction.
5. Alwaysoperatethis machinewith all safetyequipment
in placeand working.Makesureall controlsare
properlyadjustedfor safeoperation.
6. Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingsor
overspeedthe engine.The governorcontrolsthe
maximumsafeoperatingspeedof the engine.
7. Whenloading a log,alwaysplaceyourhandson the
sides of the log, noton theends, and neveruseyour
foot to help stabilizea log.Failureto do so, may result
in crushedor amputatedfingers,toes, hand,or foot.
8. Useonly yourhandto operatethe controls.
9. Neverattemptto split morethan one log at a time
unless the ramhasfully extendedand a secondlogis
neededto completethe separationof the first log.
10.Forlogswhich are not cut square,the leastsquare
end and the longest p ortionof the logshouldbe
placedtowardthe beamand wedge,and the square
end placedtowardthe end plate.
11.Whensplittingin theverticalposition,stabilizethe log
beforemovingthecontrol.Splitas follows:
a. Placelog on the end plateand turn untilit leans
againstthe beamand is stable.
b. Whensplittingextra largeor unevenlogs,the log
mustbe stabilizedwith woodenshimsor splitwood
betweenthe logand end plateor ground.
12.Alwayskeepfingers awayfromany cracksthat open
in the log while splitting.They canquicklyclose and
pinch or amputateyourfingers.
13.Keepyourworkarea clean, immediatelyremovesplit
woodaroundthe machineso youdo notstumbleover
it.
14.Nevermove this machinewhilethe engine isrunning.
15.This machineshouldnot be towedon anystreet,
highwayor publicroadwithoutcheckingthe existing
federal,state,or localvehiclerequirements. A ny
licensing o r modificationssuch as taillights,etc.,
neededto comply,is thesole responsibility of the
purchaser.If a "Statementof Origin"isrequiredin
yourstate, seeyourlocaldealer.
16.Do nottow machinefasterthan45mph.
17.See Transporting the Log Splittersectionin this
manualfor propertowinginstructionsonceall
federal,local, o r staterequirements are met.
Maintenance and Storage
1. Stopthe engine,disconnectthe spark plugand
grounditagainstthe enginebeforecleaning,or
inspecting t he machine.
2. Stopthe engineand relievehydraulicsystem
pressurebeforerepairingor adjustingfittings,hoses,
tubing,or other systemcomponents.
3. Topreventfires,clean debrisand chafffrom the
engineand mufflerareas,if theengine is equipped
with a sparkarrestermuffler,cleanand inspectit
regularlyaccordingto manufacturersinstructions.
Replaceif damaged.
4. Periodically checkthat all nuts and bolts,hose
clamps,and hydraulicfittingsare tight to be sure
equipmentisin safeworkingcondition.
5. Checkall safetyguardsand shieldsto be sure
they are inthe proper position.Neveroperatewith
safetyguards,shields,or otherprotectivefeatures
removed.
6. The pressurereliefvalveis presetat thefactory.Do
notadjust the valve.
7. Neverattemptto movethis machineoverhillyor
uneventerrainwithouta tow vehicleor adequate
help.
8. Foryour safety,replaceall damagedor wornparts
immediately with originalequipmentmanufacturer's
(O.E.M.)partsonly."Useof partswhich do notmeet
the originalequipmentspecifications may leadto
improperperformanceand compromise safety!"
9. Do notalter this machinein any manner,alterations
such asattachinga ropeor extensionto thecontrol
handle,or addingto the widthor heightof the wedge
may resultin personalinjury.
Your Responsibility
Restrictthe use of this powermachineto personswho
read,understandand followthe warningsand instruc-
tions in this manualand on the machine.Alwaysfollow
directionson safety labels foundon yourequipment.
Safe.
o,o,a.,,
Practices
WARNING
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 man-
ual before attempt ng to
operate this machine.
Failureto comply with
these instructions may
result in personal injury.
When you see this
symbol-
HEED ITS WARNING
Your
Responsibility
Restrict the use
of this power machine
to persons who read,
understand
and follow the warnings
and instructions
in this manual.
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