MTD 24638L - Manual (Page 4)

9. Never attempt to split wood across the grain.
Some types of wood may burst or fly oit of
your splitter and result in injury to you or a
bystander.
10. Never leave your log splitter unattended wit ithe
engine running. Shut off the engine if you are
leaving your splitter, even for a short period of
of time. Someone could accidentally activate the
ram and be injured.
11. Only use your hand to operate the ram or co itrol
lever. Never use your foot or a rope or any other
extension device. This could result in your ir abil­
ity to stop your splitter quickly enough and
cause an injury.
12. Only operate your splitter on the level ground and
not on the side of a hill. It could tip, or rolling
logs or poor footing could cause an accicent.
This also prevents the spillage of gas from the
tank.
MAINTENANCE and STORAGE
1. Don't operate your splitter in poor mechiinical
condition or when in need of repair.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts, screws, hose clamp;; and
hydraulic fittings tight to be sure equipment is
in safe working condition.
3. Replace all damaged or worn parts such cS hy­
draulic hoses and fittings immediately with man­
ufacturer approved replacement parts.
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Never store the equipment with gasoline in the
tank inside of a building where fumes may reach
an open flame or spark. Allow the engine to cool
before storing in any enclosure.
To reduce fire hazard keep engine free of grass,
leaves, wood chips, excessive grease and oil.
The hydraulic system of your log splitter re­
quires the careful inspection along with the
mechanical parts. Be sure to replace frayed,
kinked, cracked or otherwise damaged hydraulic
components.
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. Leaks can be located by passing
a piece of cardboard or wood over the suspected
leak and look for discoloration.
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.
Don't remove the cap from the hydraulic tank or
reservoir while your log splitter is running. Hot
oil under pressure could cause injury.
10. Never store outside without a waterproof cover.
Rain will cause rust on the inside of the cylinder.,
CAUTION
THIS UNIT SHOULD NOT BE TOWED ON ANY
STREET, HIGHWAY OR PUBLIC ROAD. ANY
LICENSING NI:EDED TO COMPLY WITH THE
EXISTING FEDERAL, LOCAL OR STATE VEH­
ICLE REQUIRI MENTS IS THE SOLE RESPONSI­
BILITY OF the ; purchaser .