Craftsman 675 Serie Manual Del Operador página 3

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.
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 opera-
tion. 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.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe opera-
tion 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.
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.
10. Leaks can be detected by passing cardboard or wood, while
11. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor immediately. Serious
12. Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe, secure
13. If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine
14. This machine should be used for splitting wood only, do not use it
15. Follow the instructions in the manual(s) provided with any
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
wearing protective gloves and safety glasses, over the suspected
area. Look for discoloration of cardboard or wood.
infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not
administered immediately.
footing.
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.
for any other purpose.
attachment(s) for this machine.
Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots.
Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this
machine.
Never wear jewelry or loose clothing that might become entangled
in moving or rotating parts of the machine.
Make sure machine is on a flat, dry, solid ground before operating.
Always block wheels to prevent unintended movement, and lock
beam in either the horizontal or vertical position.