Northern Industrial Tools M1107C owner manual Before Each Use Fueling, Step Two Fueling

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Before Each Use – Fueling

Step Two: Fueling

WARNING

Gasoline is highly flammable and explosive. You can be burned or seriously injured when handling fuel. Use extreme care when handling gasoline.

1. Engine off / cool

The engine must be off and allowed to cool at least two minutes before adding fuel.

 

 

WARNING: A running engine is hot enough to ignite fuel. Never add fuel or

 

 

remove gas cap if engine is running or still hot.

2.

Outdoor location Fill fuel tank outdoors – never indoors.

 

 

WARNING: Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure.

 

 

Explosion can result.

3.

Remove gas cap

Remove engine gas cap.

4.

Add gasoline

Add gasoline through fill opening from a UL-approved container.

 

 

Important Safety Instructions:

Use approved container. NEVER pump fuel directly into engine at gas station. Static charge can build and ignite fuel. Use a UL approved fuel container to transfer gas to the engine.

Don’t overfill. DO NOT overfill the gas tank. Allow at least 1/2” of empty space below the fill neck to allow for fuel expansion

Heat / flames / sparks. Stay away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks while adding fuel.

5. Spills / splashes Clean up fuel spills /splashes immediately.

1.Move the log splitter away from spilled fuel on the ground.

2.Wipe fuel off engine and wait 5 minutes for excess fuel to evaporate before starting engine.

3.Gas soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of properly.

4.If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash skin immediately.

6.

Replace gas cap

Replace gas cap securely before starting engine.

7.

Gasoline storage

Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL approved, tightly sealed container.

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Contents M1107C Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Log Splitter This equipment to othersAbout Your Log Splitter Safety Label Locations Safety Label Locations Machine Component Identification DescriptionRef Description Initial Unpacking & Set-Up Rail Beam Replace fill capFuel valve off Moving and Towing to Job SiteMoving the log splitter PlaceAttach to hitch Attach log splitter to vehicle hitch Ball Attach safety chainsTowing Read Moving and Towing to Job Site Hydraulic system Check the hydraulic system carefully Before Each Use-Inspection / MaintenanceStep One Inspect and maintain log splitter before each use Fuel tank / lines Check fuel tank and fuel lines for leaksTires Step Two Fueling Before Each Use FuelingCombustibles or Before Each Use Work Site Selection & Set-UpStep Three Work site selection and log splitter set-up Select locationLock both legs Splitting Operation General safety informationHorizontal lock VerticalStart engine Start the engine Vertical SplittingCorrect Log Orientation Stop wedge Extend wedgeInstructions below to remove the log Stuck LOGReturn to horizontal position Storage Periodic Maintenance Cause Solution TroubleshootingAny Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders ProblemSpecifications Parts Breakdown-Exploded View 1107 REV C PART# Description QTY Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation Personal protective equipment Safety During TowingSafety Before Use Read/instruct Safety During Inspection/MaintenanceSafety in Work Site Selection Safety During FuelingSafety in Loading, Operating, and Unloading Safety During Use General Safety During Use Loading/Unloading Safety After useSummary of Important Safety Information for Operation
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