Troy-Bilt LS 33 Operation Manual - Page 3

Important Safe Operation Practices 2 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 9. 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 penetrate your skin and cause blood poisoning, gangrene, machine and in the manual(s) before attempting to or death. Give attention to the following instructions at all assemble and operate. Keep this manual in a safe place for times: future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. a. Do not check for leaks with your hand. 2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them b. Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked, cracked, or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing. quickly. c. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system 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. 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. 4. Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction. d. Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or valve. 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. 10. 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. 6. Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 10 feet from the machine while it is in operation. 11. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor immediately. Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately. 7. Never allow anyone to ride on this machine. 12. Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe, 8. Never transport cargo on this machine. secure footing. 3