Operation; Safe Handling - Craftsman 675 Series Operator's Manual

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Alwaysoperatethis machinefrom theoperatorzone(s) specified
in the manual.See Figure1.
Vertical
Figure1
7. Logsshouldbe cut with squareendsprior to splitting.
8. Use log splitterin daylightor undergood artificiallight.
SAFE HANDLING OF GASOLINE
Toavoidpersonalinjuryor propertydamageuseextremecare in
handlinggasoline.Gasolineis extremelyflammableand the vaporsare
explosive.Seriouspersonalinjurycan occurwhengasolineis spilled
on yourselfor yourclotheswhichcan ignite. Washyour skin and
changeclothesimmediately.
• Use onlyan approvedgasolinecontainer.
• Extinguishall cigarettes,cigars,pipes,and othersourcesof
ignition.
• Neverfuel machineindoors.
• Neverremovegas capor add fuel whilethe engineis hot or
running.
• Allowengineto coolat leasttwo minutesbeforerefueling.
• Neveroverfillthe fueltank. Filltank to no morethan 1/2inch
belowbottomof filler neckto providespacefor fuel expansion.
• Replacegasolinecapand tighten securely.
• If gasolineis spilled,wipe it off theengineand equipmentand
movemachineto anotherarea.Waitfive (5) minutesbefore
startingtheengine.
• Neverstorethe machineor fuel containerinsidewherethereis an
openflame,spark or pilotlightas on a water heater,space heater,
furnace,clothesdryer or othergas appliances.
• Allowmachineto cool at least five (5) minutesbeforestoring.
OPERATION
1. Beforestartingthis machine,reviewthe "SafetyInstructions".
Failureto followthese rulesmay resultin seriousinjuryto the
operatoror bystanders.
2. Neverleavethis machineunattended with the engine running.
3. Donot operatemachinewhile underthe influenceof alcohol,
drugs, or medication.
4. Neverallowanyoneto operatethis machinewithoutproper
instruction.
5. Alwaysoperatethis machinewith all safetyequipmentin place
and working.Makesureall controlsare operatingproperlyfor
safe operation.
6. OperatorZone
• Horizontal O peratingPosition:Standon thecontrol leverside
of the log splitterand stabilizelog as shown,if needed.See
Figure1.
• VerticalOperatingPosition:Standin frontof thelog splitter
and stabilizelog as shown,if needed.See Figure1.
Whenstabilizinglog with left hand,removeyour handwhenthe
wedgejust contactsthe log or seriousinjurymayoccur.
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7. Whenloadinga log, alwaysplaceyourhandson the sideof the
log, noton the ends,and neveruseyour foot to help stabilizea
log. Failureto do so, may resultin crushedor amputatedfingers,
toes, hand,or foot.
8. Useonly yourrighthand to operatethe controls.
9. Neverattemptto split morethan one log at a time.
10. Forlogswhich are not cut square,the leastsquareend and the
longestportionof the log shouldbe placedtowardthe beamand
wedge,and the squareend placedtowardthe end plate.
11. Whensplittingin the verticalposition,stabilizethe log before
movingthe controlhandle.Splitas follows:
• Placelog on the end plateand turn untilit leansagainstthe
beamand is stable.
• Whensplittingextra largeor unevenlogs, the log mustbe
stabilizedwith woodenshimsor split woodbetweenthe log
and end plateor ground.
12. Alwayskeepfingers awayfromany cracksthat open in thelog
while splitting.They canquicklyclose and pinchor amputateyour
fingers.
13. Keepyourworkarea clean. Immediatelyremovesplit wood
aroundthe machineso youdo notstumbleover it.
14. Donot changethe enginegovernorsettingsor overspeedthe
engine.The governorcontrolsthe maximumsafe operatingspeed
of the engine.
15. Nevermove this machinewhilethe engineis running.
16. This machineshouldnotbe towedon any street,highwayor
public roadwithoutcheckingtheexistingfederal,state,or local
vehicle requirements. A ny licensingor modifications such as
taillights,etc., neededto comply,is the sole responsibility of the
purchaser.If a "Statement o f Origin"is requiredin your state,see
your localdealer.