Briggs & Stratton T22B & T22H - Manual (Page 9)

2.8 HYDRAULIC SAFETY
The hydraulic system of your Log Splitter requires
careful inspection along with the mechanical
parts. Be sure to replace frayed, kinked, cracked
or otherwise damaged hydraulic components. Just
because it isn’t leaking today doesn’t mean that it
will not fail tomorrow.
Fluid escaping from a very small hole
can almost be invisible. Do not check for
leaks with your hand. Escaping fluid
under pressure can have sufficient force
to penetrate skin causing serious personal injury
or even death. Leaks can be detected by passing a
piece of cardboard or wood over the suspected leak
and looking for discoloration.
If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at
once. Serious infection or reaction can develop if
proper medical treatment is not administered
immediately.
Should it become necessary to loosen or remove
any hydraulic fitting or line, be sure to relieve all
pressure by shutting off the engine and moving
the control handle back and forth several times.
DO NOT remove the cap from the hydraulic tank
or reservoir while your Log Splitter is running.
Hot oil under pressure could result in serious
injury.
The pressure relief valve on your Log Splitter is
preset at the factory. DO NOT adjust the valve.
Only a qualified service technician should perform
this adjustment.
2.9 SAFETY DECALS
ALWAYS REPLACE
MISSING OR
DAMAGED DECALS
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1. READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR’S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE
OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
2. KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE.
3. KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING
AWAY FROM POWER DRIVEN PARTS.
4. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND
SAFETY SHOES DURING OPERATION.
5. ALWAYS OPERATE OUT-OF-DOORS WITH
GOOD VENTILATION.
6. ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE
SPARK PLUG WIRE BEFORE PERFORMING
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS.
7. ALWAYS SHUT OFF ENGINE WHEN
LEAVING LOG SPLITTER UNATTENDED,
EVEN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.
8. ONLY ONE PERSON SHOULD LOAD AND
OPERATE THE LOG SPLITTER. KEEP ALL
OTHERS CLEAR DURING OPERATION.
NEVER ALLOW ONE PERSON TO
OPERATE VALVE WHILE ANOTHER IS
POSITIONING THE LOG.
9. ALWAYS POSITION LOG WITH HANDS ON
THE SIDES OF LOG. KEEP HANDS CLEAR
OF ENDS.
10.KEEP ALL CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE
LOG SPLITTER.
11.DO NOT STEP OVER THE LOG SPLITTER.
12.ONLY USE HANDS TO OPERATE THE
CONTROL VALVE.
13.DO NOT OPERATE THE LOG SPLITTER
WHILE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF
ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR MEDICATION.
14.ALWAYS OPERATE THE LOG SPLITTER
ON LEVEL, DRY, NON-SLIPPERY
SURFACES. KEEP OFF SLOPES.
15.KEEP WORK AREA CLEAR OF SPLIT
WOOD, DEBRIS OR OTHER OBSTACLES.
16.ALWAYS STAY IN THE OPERATOR ZONE
WHEN USING THE LOG SPLITTER.
17.ALWAYS SPLIT WOOD IN THE DIRECTION
OF THE GRAIN ONLY.
18.DO NOT ADD GASOLINE WHILE THE
ENGINE IS HOT OR RUNNING. ALLOW
ALL SPILLED GAS TO EVAPORATE
BEFORE USING LOG SPLITTER.
WARNING
Part No. DL51-1-32
Location: Top of hydraulic cylinder
2.9 SAFETY DECALS
Part No. DL51-1-57
Location: Top, forward section of hydraulic
cylinder