MTD Duerr 248-623-003 - Manual (Page 3)

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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 YOUR LOG SPLITTER. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
WHEN YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL
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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
operator can result in serious injury. If you violate any of these rules, you may cause
serious injury to yourself or others.
TRAINING
1. Before operating this splitter, read and understand this
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 splitter who has not read
this manual. Keep this manual in a safe place for future
and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts.
2. Never use your splitter for any other purpose 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 playtoy. Therefore,
exercise extreme caution at all times.
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.
4. 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 the control until the helper is clear of the area.
More accidents occur when more than one person
operates the log splitter than at any other time.
5. No one should operate this unit while intoxicated or while
taking medication that impairs the senses or reactions.
A clear mind is essential for safety. Never allow a
person who is tired or otherwise not alert to use your
splitter.
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PREPARATION
1. Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by
moving parts of your log splitter and pull you into it. Keep
clothing away from all moving parts of your log splitter.
2. Wear proper head gear to keep hair away from moving
parts. Always wear protective hearing devices as needed.
3. Always wear safety shoes. A dropped log can seriously
injure your foot.
4. Always wear safety glasses or goggles while operating
your splitter. A piece of splitting log could fly off and hit
your eyes.
If you wear gloves, be sure they are tight fitting without
loose cuffs or draw strings.
6. Use your log splitter in daylight, or under good artificial
light.
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Never operate your splitter on slippery, wet muddy or icy
surfaces. Safe footing is essential in preventing accidents.
Never operate your splitter while attached to a towing
vehicle.
Only operate your splitter on level ground and not on the
side of a hill. It could tip, or rolling logs or poor footing
could cause an accident. Operating the splitter on level
ground also prevents the spillage of gasoline from the
fuel tank.
Never attempt to move the log splitter over hilly or uneven
terrain without a tow vehicle or adequate help.
Always block the wheels to prevent movement of log
splitter while in operation.
Check the fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an
extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline tank
indoors, when the engine is running, or while the engine
is still hot. Replace gasoline cap securely and wipe off
any splilled gasoline before starting the engine as it may
cause a fire or explosion.
Both ends of each log must be cut as square as
possible to help prevent the log from riding out of the
splitter during operation.
OPERATION
1. Stand behind the reservoir tank when operating. See
illustration.