Towing, Training, Safe operation practices – Craftsman 247.79452 User Manual
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SAFE OPERATION PRACTICES
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This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not followed, coutd endanger the per
sonal safety and/or property of yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manuai before
attempting to operate your log splitter. Faiiure to comply with these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol—heed its warning.
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DANGER:
Your log splitter was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this
manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the oper
ator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause serious
injury to yourself or others.
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The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Towing
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This unit should not be towed on any street,
highway or public road without checking the
existing federal, local or state requirements.
Such information may be obtained by calling your
state or local bureau of motor vehicles. Any
licensing or modifications needed to comply with
federal, local or state vehicle requirements is the
sole responsibility of the purchaser.*
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Make sure you follow the wiring diagram color
codes when installing the light kit on the log
splitter, (e.g. ground to ground, left turn to left
turn, etc.). Failure to wire unit correctly may
cause the tow vehicle wiring to overheat and/or
the log splitter lights to operate incorrectly. It may
be necessary to replace the turn signal flasher
unit in your tow vehicle if it is not capable of
operating the additional lights on the log splitter.
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Before towing the log splitter on a street, highway
or public road, verify that all lights are functioning
properly and the yellow side reflectors are in
position. Replace bulbs if they are burnt out.
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Before towing, always check to be certain the log
splitter is correctly and securely attached to the
tow vehicle, and safety chains are in place.
Leave slack in chains for turning allowance.
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Use a class I or higher hitch with a 1 -7/8" ball.
Keep ball socket and clamp face lubricated with
chassis grease.
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Be sure the coupler is secured to the hitch ball
and the lock lever is down tight and locked.
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Check vehicle hitch, ball and coupler for signs of
wear or damage. Replace any parts that are worn
or damaged before towing.
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The coupler must be secured to the log splitter
tongue tube with the original equipment bolts and
nuts. See your authorized service dealer for
replacement parts. Coupler nuts should be
tightened securely (20 foot pounds).
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Make sure beam assembly is securely latched in
the horizontal position and jack stand (if provided)
is pivoted and secured in the up position before
towing log splitter. Never tow with the beam in
vertical position.
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Do not tow the log splitter faster than 45 MPH,
Higher speeds may damage log splitter.
Excessive high speeds may cause the log splitter
to “fishtair' or otherwise become unstable.
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Check the tire pressure on the log splitter tires. It
should not exceed 30 p.s.i. for highway travel.
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When parking, storing or using your log splitter,
keep the coupler off the ground so dirt will not
build up in the ball socket.
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Do not allow anyone to sit or ride on your log
splitter. They can easily fall off and be seriously
injured.
Training
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Before operating this log splitter, read and
understand this operator’s manual completely.
Become familiar with it for your own safety. To fail
to do so may cause serious injury. Do not allow
anyone to operate your log splitter who has not
read this manual. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future and regular reference and for
ordering replacement parts.
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Never use your splitter for any other puqsose than
splitting wood. It is designed for this use and any
other use may cause an injury. Your log splitter is
a precision piece of power equipment, not a toy.
Therefore, exercise extreme caution at all times.
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Never allow children to operate your log splitter.
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.
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Only the operator is to be near your log splitter
during use. Keep all others, including pets and
children, a minimum of 20 feet away from your
work zone. Flying wood can be hazardous. If a
helper is assisting in loading logs, never activate