Craftsman 675 Serie Manual Del Operador página 4

6. Always operate this machine from the operator zone(s) specified
in the manual. See Figure 1.
Vertical
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.
• Use only an approved gasoline container.
• Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other sources of
ignition.
• Never fuel machine indoors.
• Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine is hot or
running.
• Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before refueling.
• 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.
• Replace gasoline cap and tighten securely.
• 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.
• 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.
• Allow machine to cool at least five (5) minutes before storing.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Horizontal
Figure 1
OPERATION
1. Before starting this machine, review the "Safety Instructions".
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. Operator Zone
• Horizontal Operating Position: Stand on the control lever side
of the log splitter and stabilize log as shown, if needed. See
Figure 1.
• Vertical Operating Position: Stand in front of the log splitter
and stabilize log as shown, if needed. See Figure 1.
WARNING
When stabilizing log with left hand, remove your hand when the
wedge just contacts the log or serious injury may occur.
7. 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.
8. Use only your right hand to operate the controls.
9. Never attempt to split more than one log at a time.
10. For logs which are not cut square, the least square end and the
longest portion of the log should be placed toward the beam and
wedge, and the square end placed toward the end plate.
11. When splitting in the vertical position, stabilize the log before
moving the control handle. Split as follows:
• Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans against the
beam and is stable.
• When splitting extra large or uneven logs, the log must be
stabilized with wooden shims or split wood between the log
and end plate or ground.
12. Always keep fingers away from any cracks that open in the log
while splitting. They can quickly close and pinch or amputate your
fingers.
13. Keep your work area clean. Immediately remove split wood
around the machine so you do not stumble over it.
14. Do not change the engine governor settings or overspeed the
engine. The governor controls the maximum safe operating speed
of the engine.
15. Never move this machine while the engine is running.
16. 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.
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