Craftsman 24BF570F299 Operation Manual - Page 3

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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! WARNING California Proposition 65 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 fingers, hands, toes and feet and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death. WARNING Your Responsibility-Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS! Training 10. Hydraulic log splitters develop high fluid pressures during operation. Fluid escaping through a pin hole opening can 1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine penetrate your skin and cause blood poisoning, gangrene, or and in the manual before attempting to assemble and death. Give attention to the following instructions at all times: operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. a. Do not check for leaks with your hand. 2. Read the Operator's Manual and follow all warnings and safety instructions. Failure to do so can result in serious injury to the b. Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked, cracked, or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing. operator and/or bystanders. For questions call, 1-800-4-MY- c. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure HOME. before changing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or 3. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know other system components. how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. d. Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or 4. Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this valve. machine. Children 16 and over should read and understand the 10. Leaks can be detected by passing cardboard or wood, instructions and safe operation practices in this manual and on while wearing protective gloves and safety glasses, over the the machine and be trained and supervised by an adult. suspected area. Look for discoloration of cardboard or wood. 5. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction. 6. 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. 7. Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 20 feet from the machine while it is in operation. 8. Never allow anyone to ride on this machine. 9. Never transport cargo on this machine. 11. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor immediately. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately. 12. Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe, secure footing. 13. 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 arrester. Make sure you comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes. Take appropriate firefighting equipment with you. 14. This machine should be used for splitting wood only; do not use it for any other purpose. 15. Follow the instructions in the manual(s) provided with any attachment(s) for this machine. 3