Towing - Craftsman 247.34625 Owner's Manual

2. Know how to stop the unitand disengage the controls.
3. Never placehands or feet between log and splitting wedge or
between log and end plateduring 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.
4. Do not straddle the splitter when using it. A slip in any position
could result in a serious injur),.
5. Do not step over your log splitter when the engineis running.
You may trip or accidentally activate the splitting wedge if you
step over. If you need to get to the other side, walkaround.
6. Never try to split two logs on top of each other. One may fly
out and injure you.
7. When loading the log splitter, place your hands on the side of
the log, not at the ends. Never attempt to load your splitter
while the splitting wedge is in motion. You may get caught by
the wedge and injured.
8. Only use your hand to operate the splitting wedge or control
lever. Never use your foot or a rope or any other extension
device, This could result in your inabilityto stop your splitter
quickly enoughto avoid injury,
9. Always keepfingers awayfrom any cracksthat open in the log
during splitting operation.They can quickly closeand pinchor
amputate your fingers,
10, Never attempt to split woods acrossthe grain. Some types of
wood may burst or fly out of your splitterand resultin injuryto
you or a bystander,
11. For logsthat are not cut square,the longest portionof the tog
should be rotated down and the most square end placed
againstthe splittingwedge,
12, Keep your work area clean. Immediately remove split wood
around your splitterso that you do not stumble over it, Clean
chips and dirt off end plate (wood platform) after each tog is
split, or whenever necessary to maintain flat contact between
wood and endplate (platform).
13. Never move the log splitter whilethe engine is running.
14. Never leave your Iog splitter unattendedwith the enginerun-
ning. Shut off the engineif you are leaving your splitter, even
for a short period of time. Someone couldaccidentally activate
the splitting wedge and beinjured.
15. Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases contain
carbon monoxide. This odorless gas can be deadly when
inhaled.
16. Be carefulnot to touch the muffler after the engine has been
running. It will be HOT!
17. If the equipment should start to vibrate abnormally, stop the
engine and check immediately for the cause, Vibration is gen-
erally a warning of trouble.
18. When cleaning, repairing or inspecting,make certainall mov-
ing parts have stopped. Disconnect the spark plug wire and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental start-
ing.
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CUSTOMER RESPONSIBILITIES
Do not operate your splitter in poormechanical c ondition or
whenin need ofrepair.
Periodically check thatall nuts, bolts, s crews, h oseclamps and
hydraulic fittings are tight to be sureequipment i s in safe
working condition. Whereappropriate, checkall saletyguards
and shields to be suretheyare in the properposition.Never
operate yoursplitter w ithsafety guards, s hields or otherpro-
tectivefeaturesremoved. T hesesafetydevicesare for your
protection.
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3, Replace all damaged or worn parts such as hydraulic hoses
and fittings immediately with manufacturer approvedreplace-
ment parts.
4. Do not change the engine governor settingsor overspeed the
engine. This increases the hazardof personal injury.The maxi-
mum engine speed is preset by the manufacturer andis within
safety limits.
5. Do not alter your splitter in any manner such as attaching a
rope or extensionto the control lever or adding to the width or
height of the wedge. Such alterations may causeyour splitter
to be unsafe.
6. Perform all recommended maintenance procedures before you
use your splitter.
7. Do not serviceor repair your togsplitter without disconnecting
the spark plug wire and moving it away from the spark plug.
8. Neverstore the equipment with gasoline in the tank insideof a
building where ignition sources are present, such as hot water
and space heaters, clothes dryers and the like. Allow the
engineto cool before storing in any enclosure.
9. Alwaysstore gasoline in an approved, tightly sealed container.
Store the containerin a cool, dry place. Do not store in a build-
ing where ignition sources are present.
10. To reducefire hazard, keep engine free of grass, teaves,wood
chips,and excessive grease and oil.
11. The hydraulic system of your log splitter requires careful
inspection, along with the mechanical parts.Be sure to replace
frayed, kinked, or otherwise damagedhydraulic components.
12. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost 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
pieceof cardboardor wood over the suspected leak and look-
ing for discoloration.
13. Should it become necessaryto loosenor remove any hydraulic
fitting or line, be sure to relieveall pressure by shutting of/the
engine and moving the control handle back and forth several
times.
14. Do not remove the cap from the hydraulictank or reservoir
while your log splitter is running. Hot oil under pressure could
cause injury.
15. The pressurerelief valve on your splitter is preset at the facto-
ry. Do not adjustthe valve, Only a qualified service technician
should perform this adjustment.
16. Completelydrainfuel tank prior to storage, Thisguardsagainst
accumulationof fuel fumes which couldresultin a fire hazard.
17. Never store log splitter outside without a waterproof cover.
Rainwiltcause rust on the inside of the cylinder.
TOWING
1. This unitshouldnot be towed on any street, highwayor public
road without checking the existingfederal, focal or state vehi-
cle requirements. Any licensing or modifications such as tail-
lights, etc., neededto comply with the existingfederal, local or
state vehiclerequirementsis the sole responsibility of the pur-
chaser.
2. Before towing, be certain the log splitter is correctly and
securelyattachedto the towing vehicle, and the safety chains
are in place.Leave slackin chainsfor turning allowance.
3. Do not allow anyone to sit or ride on your splitter. They can
easilyfall off and be seriously injured.