MTD 24632S - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT
It is suggested that this manual be read in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate. Keep this manual
'n a safe place for future reference and for ordering replacement parts.
Your log splitter is a precision piece of equipment, not a plaything. Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times.
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES FOR LOG SPLITTERS
TRAINING
1. 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.
2. Never use your splitter for any other purpose than
splitting wood. It is designed for this use only
and any other use may cause an injury.
3. Only the operator is to be near your log splitter
during use. Keep all others, including pets, a
minimum of 20 feet away from your work zone.
Flying wood can be hazardous.
-PREPARATION
1. Do not wear loose fitting clothing that could get
caught on the moving parts.
2. Do not operate equipment when barefoot or
wearing open sandals. Always wear safety shoes or
heavy boots. A dropped log can seriously injure
your foot.
2. Never place hands or feet between log and splitting
wedge or between log and ram during forward or
reverse stroke. To do so may result in crushed or
amputated fingers or toes, or worse, you may lose
an arm or foot.
3. Never try to split two logs on top of each other.
One may fly out an injure you.
4. Never attempt to split wood across the grain.
Some types of wood may burst or fly out of your
splitter and result in injury to you or a bystander.
5. Only use your hand to operate the ram or control
lever. Never use your foot or a rope or any other
extension device. This could result in your inability
to stop your splitter quickly enough and cause an
injury.
6. 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 accident.
3. Use only in daylight or in good artificial light.
4. Never operate your splitter on slippery, wet,
muddy, or icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential
in preventing accidents.
5. Always wear safety glasses or goggles while
operating your log splitter. A piece of splitting
log could fly off and hit your eyes.
6. Both ends of each log must be cut square. This
will prevent the log from flying out of the splitter
while under pressure.
OPERATION
1. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated
or while taking medication that impairs the senses
or reactions.
7. When loading log splitter, place your hands on the
side of the log, not at the ends.
8. For logs that are not cut square, the longest
portion of the log should be rotated down and the
most square end placed against the ram.
MAINTENANCE and STORAGE
1. Don't operate your splitter in poor mechanical
condition or when in need or repair.
2. Keep all nuts, bolts and screws tight to be sure
equipment is in safe working condition.
3. Replace all damaged or worn parts with manu­
facturer approved replacement parts.
4. Never store outside without a waterproof cover.
Rain will cause rust on the inside of the cylinder.