MTD A06 manual Safe operating practices, Information on the rating plate, Using the unit correctly

English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter

Information on the rating plate

This information is very important for subsequent identification when ordering spare parts and for customer service.

Enter all information on the rating plate of your unit in the following field.

Safe operating practices

Using the unit correctly

This wood splitter is designed to be used

–for splitting firewood for private use

–in accordance with the descriptions and safety instructions indicated in

this operating manual.

Any other use is not as intended. The user is liable for all injuries to third parties and damage to their property.

Arbitrary changes to the unit will exclude the manufacturer from any liability for resulting injury and/or damage.

General safety instructions

Before switching on the unit for the first time, please carefully read and then comply with this operating manual. Inform other users how to operate the unit correctly. Do not operate the unit unless it is in the technical condition as stipulated and supplied by the manufacturer. Keep this operating manual in a safe place and always ready to hand. If the owner of the unit changes, always include the operating manual.

Before working with the unit Persons who are under the influence of intoxicants, such as alcohol, drugs or medication must not use the unit. Persons under 18 years of age must not operate the unit. Local regulations may specify the minimum age of the user.

The unit may be operated by one person only. Before starting work, familiarise yourself with all equipment and controls as well as their functions. Before using the unit, always check that all controls, safety devices and guards are in perfect working order and that all threaded connections are tight. Before using the unit, have all damaged, worn or incorrectly functioning parts replaced.

Store the fuel in designated containers only and never near heat sources (e.g. ovens or hot water tanks). Replace a damaged exhaust, fuel tank or fuel cap.

Spare parts must satisfy the require- ments specified by the manufacturer. Therefore use only original spare parts or those spare parts authorised by the manufacturer.

Have repairs carried out by a repair shop only.

While operating the unit

When operating or working on the unit, wear appropriate work clothes such as: long trousers, hard-toed boots, ear protection, protective gloves, tight-fitting clothing, goggles. Do not operate the unit unless it is in the technical condition as stipulated and supplied by the manufacturer. Operate the unit on a level, firm surface only and secure it against unintentional movements. Never fuel the unit while the engine is running or hot. Fuel the unit outdoors only. Avoid naked flames and sparks and do not smoke. Operate the unit in daylight or adequate artificial lighting only. Always ensure that all persons, particularly children, and animals are outside the working area (minimum distance 15 metres). When inserting a piece of wood, always hold it at the sides, never at the ends; never steady the wood by supporting it with your foot or leg. Otherwise, this may result in the crushing or amputation of fingers, toes, hands or feet. Operate all controls with your hands only. Never attempt to split more than one piece of wood at a time unless the splitting head has pulled itself all the way back and a second piece of wood is required to complete the splitting of the first.

If an assistant is passing pieces of wood, he must be at least 5 metres from the unit before the unit is switched on. Pieces of wood should have straight cutting surfaces; if not, the least straight end and longest section of the wood should be laid towards the splitting column and splitting wedge, and the straight end towards the stop plate. If the unit is operated in a vertical position, the piece of wood should be stabilised before the operating lever is actuated. To split wood vertically, proceed as follows:

–Place the piece of wood on the stop plate and turn the piece of wood until it is situated securely on the splitting column.

–When splitting very thick or uneven pieces of wood, stabilise the wood with wooden wedges or split wood placed between the

piece of wood and the stop plate. When splitting wood, always keep fingers away from cracks in the wood; cracks can close quickly and trap or crush fingers.

Always keep the work area clean. To prevent tripping hazards, immediately remove split wood from the area of the unit.

Never move the unit while the engine is running. Exercise extreme caution when pulling/pushing the unit.

Never sit or lie down on the unit. Never transport people or cargo on the unit.

During operation hydraulic wood splitters build up high fluid pressures. Leaking hydraulic fluid may damage skin and result in septicaemia or even death. Always observe the following instructions:

–Never attempt to locate leaks with your hand.

–Do not use the unit if hoses, hose connections or pipelines are frayed, kinked, cracked or damaged.

–Stop the engine and relieve the hydraulic pressure before changing or adjusting hose connections, hoses, pipelines or other system components.

–Never change the pressure settings of the pump or valve.

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