Sears Craftsman 247.7764 - Manual (Page 4)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Training
Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine 1.
and in the manual before attempting to assemble and
operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular
reference and for ordering replacement parts.
Read the Operator’s Manual and follow all warnings and safety
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instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the
operator and/or bystanders. For questions call, 1-800-659-5917.
Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know
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how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this
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machine. Children 16 and over should read and understand the
instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on
the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult.
Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper
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instruction.
Many accidents occur when more than one person operates
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the machine. If a helper is assisting in stacking logs, never
activate the control until the helper is a minimum of 10 feet
from the machine.
Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 20 feet from the
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machine while it is in operation.
Never allow anyone to ride on this machine.
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Never transport cargo on this machine. 9.
Hydraulic log splitters develop high fluid pressures during 10.
operation. Fluid escaping through a pin hole opening can
penetrate your skin and cause blood poisoning, gangrene, or
death. Give attention to the following instructions at all times:
Do not check for leaks with your hand. a.
Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked, cracked, or b.
damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing.
Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure
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before changing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or
other system components.
Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or
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valve.
Leaks can be detected by passing cardboard or wood, 10.
while wearing protective gloves and safety glasses, over the
suspected area. Look for discoloration of cardboard or wood.
If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor immediately. Serious
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infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment
is not administered immediately.
Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe, secure
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footing.
If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion
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engine and is intended for use near any unimproved forest,
brush, or grass covered land, the engine exhaust should be
equipped with a spark arrester. Make sure you comply with
applicable local, state, and federal codes. Take appropriate
firefighting equipment with you.
This machine should be used for splitting wood only, do not
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use it for any other purpose.
Follow the instructions in the manual(s) provided with any
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attachment(s) for this machine.
WARNING
This symbol points out important safety
instructions which, if not followed, could
endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all
instructions in this manual before attempting to
operate this machine. Failure to comply with
these instructions may result in personal injury.
When you see this symbol, HEED ITS WARNING!
DANGER
This machine was built to be operated according to the
safe operation practices in this manual. As with any type of
power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the
operator can result in serious injury. This machine is capable
of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing
debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions
could result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
California ProPosition 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
WARNING
Your responsibility—Restrict the use of this power
machine to persons who read, understand and follow
the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the
machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!