Cub Cadet LS 25 CC H Operation Manual - Page 3

Important Safe Operation Practices 1 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! CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING! 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. 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 hands and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. Training 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. 3. Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this 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. 4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction. 5. Many accidents occur when more than one person operates 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. 6. Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 10 feet from the machine while it is in operation. 7. Never allow anyone to ride on this machine. 8. Never transport cargo on this machine. 9. Hydraulic log splitters develop high fluid pressures during 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: a. Do not check for leaks with your hand. b. Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked, cracked, or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing. c. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure by cycling the valve control lever from forward to reverse several times while engine is not running; returning to neutral before repairing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or other system components. d. Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or valve. 10. Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe, secure footing. 11. Leaks can be detected by passing cardboard or wood, while wearing protective gloves and safety glasses, over the suspected area. Look for discoloration of cardboard or wood. 12. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor immediately. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately. 13. This machine should be used for splitting wood only, do not use it for any other purpose. 14. If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and is intended for use near any unimproved forest, brush, or grass covered land, the engine exhaust should be equipped with a spark arrestor. Make sure you comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes. Take appropriate firefighting equipment with you. 15. Follow the instructions in the manual(s) provided with any attachment(s) for this machine. Preparation 1. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots. 2. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine. 3. Never wear jewelry or loose clothing that might become entangled in moving or rotating parts of the machine. 4. Make sure machine is on a flat, dry, solid ground before operating. 5. Always block wheels to prevent unintended movement, and lock beam in either the horizontal or vertical position. 6. Always operate this machine from the operator zone(s) specified in the manual. See Fig. 2-1. Vertical Horizontal Figure 2-1 7. Logs should be cut with square ends prior to splitting. 8. Use log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light. Safe Handling of Gasoline To avoid personal injury or property damage use extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. Wash your skin and change clothes immediately. 1. Use only an approved gasoline container. 2. Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of ignition. 3. Never fuel machine indoors. 4. Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or running. 5. Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling. 6. Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill tank to no more than 1/2 inch below bottom of filler neck to provide space for fuel expansion. 7. Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely. 8. If gasoline is spilled, wipe it off the engine and equipment and move machine to another area. Wait five (5) minutes before starting the engine. 9. Never store the machine or fuel container inside where there is an open flame, spark or pilot light as on a water heater, space heater, furnace, clothes dryer or other gas appliances. 10. Allow machine to cool at least five (5) minutes before storing. Operation 1. Before starting this machine, review the "Safe Operation Practices". Failure to follow these rules may result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders. 2. Never leave this machine unattended with the engine running. 3. Do not operate machine while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. 4. Never allow anyone to operate this machine without proper instruction. 5. Always operate this machine with all safety equipment in place and working. Make sure all controls are operating properly for safe operation. 6. When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log before moving the control handle. Split as follows: a. Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans against the beam and is stable. b. When splitting extra large or uneven logs, the log must be stabilized with wooden shims or split wood placed between the log and end plate or ground. 7. Use only your right hand to operate the controls. 8. Never attempt to split more than one log at a time. 9. When loading a log, always place your hands on the side of the log, not on the ends, and never use your foot to help stabilize a log. Failure to do so, may result in crushed or amputated fingers, toes, hand, or foot. 10. This machine should not be towed on any street, highway or public road without checking the existing federal, state, or local vehicle requirements. Any licensing or modifications such as taillights, etc., needed to comply, is the sole responsibility of the purchaser. If a "Statement of Origin" is required in your state, see your local dealer. 3