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This symbolpointsout importantsafetyinstructions
which,if not followed,could endangerthe personal
safetyand/or propertyof yourselfand others.Read
and followall instructionsin this manualbefore
attemptingto operatethis machine.Failureto comply
with these instructionsmay resultin personalinjury.
Whenyousee this symbol,HEEDITSWARNING!
This machinewas built to be operatedaccordingto the safe opera-
tion practicesin this manual.As with any type of powerequipment,
carelessnessor error on the part of the operatorcan resultin
seriousinjury.This machineis capableof amputatingfingers,hands,
toes and feet and throwingdebris. Failureto observethe following
safetyinstructionscouldresultin seriousinjuryor death.
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION
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EngineExhaust,someof its constituents,and certainvehicle
componentscontainor emit chemicalsknownto Stateof California
to cause cancerand birthdefects or other reproductive harm.
Your Responsibility -- Restrictthe use of this powermachine
to personswho read,understand and follow thewarningsand
instructionsin this manualand on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
TRAINING
1.
Read,understand,and followall instructionson the machineand
in themanual(s)beforeattemptingto assembleand operate.
Keepthis manualin a safe placefor futureand regularreference
and for orderingreplacement p arts.
2.
Be familiarwith all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhow
to stop the machineand disengagethemquickly.
3.
Neverallowchildrenunder 16 yearsof age to operatethis
machine.Children16 and overshouldreadand understandthe
instructionsand safe operationpracticesin this manualand on
the machineand be trainedand supervisedby an adult.
4.
Neverallowadultsto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
5.
Manyaccidentsoccurwhen morethan one personoperatesthe
machine.If a helper is assistingin stackinglogs, neveractivate
the controluntilthe helperis a minimumof 10feet from the
machine.
6.
Keepbystanders,pets,and childrenat least 10feet from the
machinewhile it is in operation.
7.
Neverallowanyoneto ride on this machine.
8.
Nevertransportcargoon this machine.
9.
Hydrauliclog splittersdevelophigh fluidpressuresduringopera-
tion. Fluidescapingthrougha pin hole openingcan penetrate
yourskin and causeblood poisoning,gangrene,or death.Give
attentionto the followinginstructionsat all times:
a.
Do notcheckfor leaks with yourhand.
b.
Do notoperatemachinewith frayed,kinked,cracked,or
damagedhoses,fittings,or tubing.
c.
Stopthe engineand relievehydraulicsystempressureby
cyclingthe valvecontrol leverfrom forwardto reverseseveral
timeswhileengineis not running;returningto neutralbefore
repairingor adjustingfittings,hoses,tubing,or other system
components.
d.
Do notadjust the pressuresettingsof the pumpor valve.
10. Leakscanbe detectedby passingcardboardor wood, while
wearingprotective glovesand safetyglasses,overthe suspected
area. Lookfor discolorationof cardboardor wood.
11. If injuredby escapingfluid, see a doctorimmediately. S erious
infectionor reactioncandevelopif propermedicaltreatmentis not
administeredimmediately.
12. Keeptheoperatorzoneand adjacentarea clearfor safe,secure
footing.
13. If your machineis equippedwith an internalcombustionengine
and is intendedfor usenear anyunimproved forest, brush,or
grass coveredland,the engineexhaustshouldbe equippedwith
a spark arrestor.Make sureyoucomplywith applicablelocal,
state,and federalcodes.Takeappropriatefirefightingequipment
with you.
14. This machineshouldbe usedfor splittingwoodonly, do notuse it
for anyother purpose.
15. Followthe instructionsin the manual(s)providedwith any
attachment(s)for this machine.
PREPARATION
1.
Alwayswear safetyshoesor heavyboots.
2.
Alwayswear safetyglassesor safetygoggleswhenoperatingthis
machine.
3.
Neverwearjewelry or looseclothingthat might becomeentangled
inmovingor rotatingparts of the machine.
4.
Makesuremachineis on a flat,dry, solid groundbeforeoperating.
5.
Alwaysblockwheelsto preventunintendedmovement,and lock
beamin eitherthe horizontalor verticalposition.
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