Safe Operation Practices - Craftsman 247.77466.1 Operator's Manual

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 this machine. Failure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol - heed its warning.
WARNING: Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit
chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER: This machine 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. This machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to
observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.
General Practices
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and
in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep
this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
2. Be familiar with all controls and proper operation. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage them quickly.
3. Never allow children under 16 years to operate this machine.
Children,16 years and over, should read and understand instruc-
tions and safety rules in this manual and should be trained and
supervised by a parent.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruc-
tion.
5. Many accidents occur when more than one person operates the
machine. If a helper is assisting in loading logs, never activate the
control until the helper is a minimum of 10 feet from the machine.
6. Keep bystanders, helpers, pets, and children at least 20 feet from
the machine while it is in operation.
7. Never allow anyone to ride on this machine.
8. Never transport cargo on this machine.
9. Hydraulic log splitters develop high fluid pressures during opera-
tion. Fluid escaping through a pin hole opening can penetrate your
skin and cause blood poisoning, gangrene, or death. Give attention
to the following instructions at all times:
a. Do not check for leaks with your hand.
b. Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked, cracked, or damaged
hoses, fitting, or tubing.
c. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure before changing
or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or other system components.
d. Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or valve.
10. Leaks can be detected by passing cardboard or wood, while
wearing protective gloves and safety glasses, over the suspected
area. Look for discoloration of cardboard or wood.
11. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor immediately. Serious
infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately.

SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES

12. Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe, secure
footing.
13. If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine
and it is intended for use near any unimproved forest, brush, or
grass covered land, the engine exhaust should be equipped with a
spark arrester. Make sure you comply with applicable local, state,
and federal codes. Take appropriate firefighting equipment with
you.
14. This machine should be used for splitting wood only, do not use it
for any other purpose.
15. Follow the instructions in the manual(s) provided with any
attachment(s) for this machine.
Preparation
1. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots.
2. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during operating this
machine.
3. Never wear jewelry or loose clothing that might become entangled
in moving or rotating parts of the machine.
4. Make sure machine is on level surface before operating.
5. Always block machine to prevent unintended movement, and lock
in either horizontal or vertical position.
6. Always operate this machine from the operator zone(s) specified in
the manual.
7. Logs should be cut with square ends prior to splitting.
8. Use log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light.
9. To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in
handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors
are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin
and change immediately.
a. Use only an approved gasoline container.
b. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition.
c. Never fuel machine indoors.
d. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running.
e. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.