Calling Customer Support; Rules For Safe Operation - MTD YARD MACHINES 500 Operator's Manual

SECTION 1: FINDING YOUR MODEL NUMBER
This Operator's Manual is an important part of your new log splitter. It will help you assemble, prepare and
maintain your log splitter. Please read and understand what it says.
Before you start to prepare your log splitter for its first use, please locate the model plate and copy the
information from it in this Operator's Manual. The information on the model plate is very important if you need
help from your dealer or the MTD customer support department.
• Every log splitter has a model plate. You can locate it by standing behind the unit in the operating
position and looking down at the hydraulic tank. See Figure 1.
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XXX-X-XXX-X-XXX XXXXXXXXXXX
CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136 •
This is where your model number will be.
This is where your serial number will be.
Copy the model number here:
Copy the serial number here:
Figure 1
SECTION 2: CALLING CUSTOMER SUPPORT
• LOCATE YOUR MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER m Record this information in the space
provided. To find your unit's specific model number and serial number, see SECTION 1: FINDING
YOUR MODEL NUMBER.
• If you are having difficulty assembling this product or if you have any questions regarding the controls,
operation or maintenance of this unit, please call the Customer Support Department.
• Customer Support can be reached by dialing: 1- (330) 220-4MTD
(4683)
or
1- (800)-800-7310
• Please have your model number and serial number ready when you call.
• Although both numbers are important, you will be asked to enter only your serial number before your
call can be processed.
SECTION 3: IMPORTANT RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 MANUAL
BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE YOUR LOG SPLITTER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH
THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL
HEED ITS WARNING.
WARNING:
The Engine Exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to
the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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.
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