Operation; Maintenance And Storage - PowerTek V Series Operation & Maintenance Manual

SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED)
4. OPERATION (CONTINUED)
I. Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, an odorless
and deadly poisonous gas.
J. When loading the log splitter, place your hands on the sides of the log. Never place your
hands or any part of your body between a log and any part of the log splitter.
K. Never attempt to split more than one (1) log at a time.
L. When the logs are not cut square, the longest portion of the log should be rotated
down and placed at the wedge end.
M. Use only your hand to operate the log splitter controls.
N. Operate the log splitter using only one operator. Only the operator should be within 10 ft
of the machine while the log splitter is operating. (See diagram page10)
0. Read and follow all safety and warning decals.
P. On vertical models keep hands away from moving blade.
Q. On vertical models maintain control of the beam when raising or lowering the beam.
R. On vertical models make sure beam safety pin is installed when unit is in the vertical or
splitting mode or the horizontal-towing mode.
S. Do not refuel the engine until it has cooled for several minutes.

5. MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE

Note: (For proper maintenance keep a written record of hour use and maintenance).
A. Always shut off engine. While repairing or adjusting log splitter except as recommended
by engine manufacturer.
B. Clean debris and chaff from engine cylinder, cylinder head fins, blower housing, screen
and muffler areas. If the engine is equipped with a spark arrester muffler, clean and
inspect it regularly (follow engine manufacturer service instructions). Replace, if
damaged.
C. Never store log splitter with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes might reach an
open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool and drain all fuel from the fuel tank before
storing in any enclosed area.
D. Clear debris from movable parts, but only when the power source is shut off.
E. To prevent accidental starting, remove spark plug cable from the spark plug.
F. Check to be sure all nuts and bolts are tight to assure the log splitter is in safe working
condition.
G. Check engine oil level and hydraulic oil level.
H. Check brass wearstrips on slide plate. All models have wearstrips. Replace when needed.
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