Sears 247.34625 owner manual Training, Operation

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SAFETYRULES

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ALSAFETYAND/ORPROPERTYOFYOURSELFANDOTHERSREADANDFOLLOW.ALL INSTRUCTIONSTHISMANUALBEFORE

ATTEMPTINGTOOPERATEYOURLOGSPLITTERFAILURETO. COMPLYWITHTHESEINSTRUCTIONSMAYRESULTIN PERSON- THISSYMBOLPOINTSOUTIMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONSWHICH,IFNOTFOLLOWED,COULDENDANGERTHEPERSON-A

ALINJURYWHENYOU. SEETHISSYMBOL-- ,_ HEEDiTSWARNING.

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Your log splitter was built to be operated accordingto the rules for safe operation in this manual. As with

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any b/pe of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious

injury. If youviolate any of these rules, youmay cause seriousinjury to yourself or others.

8. Only operateyour splitter on level ground and not on the side

1.Beforeoperatingthissplitter,readandunderstandthismanual of a hill. it couldtip, or roiling logs or poorfooting couldcause

completelyBecomefamiliar.

withit for yourownsafetyTo. tail

an accident. Operating the splitter on level ground also pre-

to do so may cause seriousinjury.Do not allow anyoneto

vents the spillage of gasoline from the fuel tank.

operateyoursplitterwho hasnot readthismanual Keepthis

9. Never attemptto move the log splitter over hilly or uneventer-

manualina safeplacefor futureandregularreferenceandfor

rain without a tow vehicle or adequate help.

orderingreplacementparts.

 

2.Never useyour splitterfor anyotherpurposethansplitting 10. Always block the wheels to prevent movement of log splitter

 

wood.tt isdesignedfor thisuseandany otherusemaycause

 

 

while in operation.

 

an injuryYourlogsplitter.is a precisionpieceof powerequip-

 

11.

Check the fuel before starting the engine. Gasoline is an

 

ment, not a toy. Therefore,exerciseextremecautionat all

 

 

extremely flammable fuel. Do not fill the gasoline tank indoors,

 

times,

 

 

when the engine is running, or while the engine is still hot.

3.

Neverallowchildrento operateyourlogsplitter. Do notallow

 

 

Replacegasolinecap securely and wipe off any spilled gasoline

 

adults to operateit withoutproperinstructionOnlypersons.

 

 

before starting the engineas it may causea tire or explosion.

 

wellacquaintedwiththeserulesof safeoperationshouldbe

 

12.

Both ends of each log must be cut as square as possibleto

 

allowedto useyourlogsplitter.

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help preventthe log from riding out of the splitter during oper-

4.

Onlytheoperatoris to be nearyourtog splitterduringuse,

ation.

 

Keepall others,includingpetsand children,a minimumof 20

OPERATION

 

feet away from yourwork zone. Flyingwoodcan be haz-

 

ardousIf. a helperisassistingin loadinglogs,neveractivate

 

 

1. StandbehindthereservoirtankwhenoperatingSeeillus.-

 

thecontroluntilthehelperisclearofthearea.Moreaccidents

 

trations.

 

occurwhen more thanone personoperatesthe log splitter

 

 

 

 

thanat anyothertime.

 

 

 

5.Nooneshouldoperatethisunitwhileintoxicatedor whiletak- ingmedicationthat impairsthe sensesor reactions.A clear mindis essentialfor safety.Neverallowa personwho istired or otherwisenot alertto useyoursplitter.

PREPARATION

1.Neverwear loose clothing or jewelrythat canbecaughtby moving partsof your log splitterand pull you into it. Keep clothingawayfromallmovingpartsofyourlogsplitter.

2.Wearproperheadgearto keephair awayfrom movingparts. Alwayswearprotectivehearingdevicesas needed.

3.Alwayswearsafetyshoes.A droppedlog canseriouslyinjure yourfoot.

4.Alwayswearsafetyglassesor goggles whileoperatingyour splitterApieceof. splittinglogcouldflyoff andhityoureyes.

5.Ifyou weargloves,besuretheyaretightfitting withoutloose cuffsor drawstrings.

6.

Useyourlogsplitterindaylight,or undergoodartificiallight.

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7.

Neveroperateyoursplitteron slippery,wet,muddyor icysur-

 

faces.Safefootingisessentia!in preventingaccidentsNever.

 

operateyoursplitterwhileattachedtoa towingvehicle.

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Contents Crrftsmrn Training OperationCustomer Responsibilities TowingMaintenance Agreement Oneyearlimitedwarrantyon CraftsmanlogsplitterProduct Specifications Customer ResponsibilitiesPlugOil AccessoriesIndex Unpacking Assembly InstructionsToolsrequiredforassembly Assemblingyour LOG SplitterPlace the hose clamp at the base of the fitting, Final AssemblyAttachingthehoses Return HoseKnowyourlogsplitter Meets Ansi Safety RequirementsOperation STARTERHANDLE--Used to manuallystartTo Stop Engine HOW to USE Your LOG SplitterUsing the Control Handle Raising and Lowering BeamDipstick Gasand OIL FILL-UPBeforeeachuse Tostartengine Beforeinitial USECustomer Responsibilities Maintenance ScheduleAS YOU Complete Regular Service To StopengineEngine GeneralrecommendationsLogsplitter Clean Out Dirt AIR CleanerClean Engine Retainer CoverOther StorageLOG Splirer Carburetoradjustment ServiceAdjustments ThrottleadjustmentRPM EnginespeedTires Idle Speed Screw ValvePossible Causes Trouble ShootingProblem Corrective ActionHydraulic Trouble Shooting GuideRepair Parts NO. no 614 200984 305ATo Install See Repair Instruction Manual 22O634 634A429 188832 182461 335 363 356883 134Horsepower 25.5 TON Hydraulic LOG Splitter 770-8766K 8/94