MTD 24640-7 - Manual (Page 2)

IM P O R T A N T
It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep
this manual in a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
This unit is shipped WITHOUT GASOLINE or OIL. After assembly, see operating section of this manual
for proper fuel and amount.
Your log splitter is a precision piece of power equipment, not a plaything. Therefore exercise extreme
caution at all times.
SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR LOG SPLITTERS
TRAINING
1. Know the controls and how to stop quickly—
READ THE OWNER’S MANUAL.
2. Do not allow children to operate. Do not allow
adults to operate it without proper instruction.
Only persons well acquainted with these rules of
safe operation should be allowed to use your
log splitter.
0. Open doors if engine is run in garage-
exhaust fumes are dangerous. Do not run
engine indoors.
6. Always operate the log splitter from the engine
side of the beam.
PREPARATION
1. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get
caught on the moving parts.
2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or wear­
ing open Sandies. Always wear substantial
footwear.
3. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not
fill the gasoline tank indoors, when the engine
is running, or while the engine is still hot. Wipe
off any spilled gasoline before starting the engine.
4. Use only in daylight or in good artifical light.
5. Never operate the equipment in the rain. Always
be sure of your footing.
OPERATION
1. Do not change the engine governor settings or
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds
are dangerous.
2. Do not put hands or feet near rotating or moving
parts.
3. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnor­
mally, stop the engine and check immediately
for the cause. Vibration is generally a warning
of trouble.
4. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting, make
certain all moving parts have stopped. Disconnect
the spark plug wire, and keep the wire away from
the plug to prevent accidental starting.
5. Handle gasol ine with care-it is highly flammable.
A. Use approved gasoline container.
B. Never remove cap or add gasoline to a running
or hot engine or fill fuel tank indoors. Wipe
up spilled gasoline.
Stand behind theramwhenoperating. See drawings.
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7. Be careful not to touch the muffler after the
the engine has been running, it is HOT.
MAINTENANCE and STORAGE
1. Keep all nuts, bolts, screws, hose clamps and
hydraulic fittings tight to be sure equipment is
in safe working condition.
2. Never store the equipment with gasoline in the tank
inside of a building where fumes may reach an open
flame of spark. A l l o w the engine to cool before
storing in any enclosure.
3. To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass,
leaves, wood chips, excessive grease and oil.
4. Do not change the engine governor setting
overspeed the engine. Excessive engine speeds
are dangerous.
5. Never store outside without a waterproof cover.
Rain w i l l cause rust on the inside of the cylinder.