Be Prepared - Wallenstein WXR700 Series Operator's Manual

WXR720/L, WXR740/L
Trailer Wood Splitter
• DO NOT tamper with governor springs, governor links or
other parts which may increase the governed speed.
• DO NOT tamper with the engine as set by the original
equipment manufacturer.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug wire
removed.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is
flooded, crank until engine starts.
• DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as
this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper
tools to service engine.
• DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect
periodically and replace, if necessary.
• DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass,
leaves, dirt or other combustible materials in the muffler
area.
• DO NOT touch hot muffler, engine body or cooling fins.
Contact may cause burns.
• DO NOT run engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover
removed.
Be sure to:
• Remove the wire from the spark plug when servicing
the engine or equipment to prevent accidental starting.
Disconnect the (-) ground wire from the battery terminal.
• Keep engine cooling fins and governor parts free of grass
and other debris that can affect engine speed.
• Examine muffler periodically to be sure it is functioning
effectively. A worn or leaking muffler should be repaired or
replaced as necessary.
• Use fresh gasoline. Old fuel can clog carburetor and cause
leakage.
• Check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replace if necessary.

2.12 Be Prepared

• Determine where the split wood is going to be piled ahead
of time. Make sure it does not interfere with safe loading of
wood into the splitter.
• Precut logs so wood is ready to load into the splitter. Do not
run a chain saw and the splitter at the same time.
• Determine a safe work area location:
- Area must be clear of stones, branches or hidden
obstacles that might cause a tripping, hooking or
snagging hazard.
- Ground should be firm and level.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Make sure machine is properly adjusted and in good
operating condition.
• Store fuel well away from the wood pile.
• Perform the Pre-operation Checklist procedure before
starting work (see Pre-operation Checklist on page 37).
• Do not operate on hillsides or when working area is
cluttered, wet, muddy or icy to prevent slipping and
tripping. Operate only on level ground.
• Position machine so prevailing winds blow engine exhaust
fumes away from operator's station.
• Stop engine when leaving the machine unattended.
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Safety