User manual MTD LOG SPLITTER 550

[. . . ] A06 FORM NOK=769-01847 jqa=mêçÇìÅíë=^âíáÉåÖÉëÉääëÅÜ~Ñí==p~~êÄêÅâÉå==dÉêã~åó English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter Information on the rating plate This information is very important for subsequent identification when ordering spare parts and for customer service. Enter all information on the rating plate of your unit in the following field. Safe operating practices Using the unit correctly This wood splitter is designed to be used ­ for splitting firewood for private use ­ in accordance with the descriptions and safety instructions indicated in this operating manual. The user is liable for all injuries to third parties and damage to their property. Arbitrary changes to the unit will exclude the manufacturer from any liability for resulting injury and/or damage. The unit may be operated by one person only. [. . . ] Fuel/petrol vapours are explosive and fuel is highly flammable. Before starting the engine, fill with fuel. Keep the fuel tank closed while the engine is running or still hot. Before refuelling, switch off the engine and leave to cool down. Avoid naked flames and making sparks and do not smoke. Do not start the engine if fuel has overflowed. Move the unit away from the spilled fuel and wait until the fuel vapours have evaporated. To prevent the risk of fire, please keep the following parts free of foliage, small twigs and leaking oil: engine, exhaust, fuel tank. Do not operate the unit unless it is in perfect working order. Before operating the unit, always carry out a visual inspection. Check in particular that the safety devices, covers, holders, controls, hydraulic hoses and threaded connections are undamaged and tight. Do not operate the unit if the hydraulic fluid is colder than ­6 °C or warmer than +65 °C. Before operating the unit, have all damaged parts replaced or repaired by a repair shop. Operating times Observe the national/municipal regulations concerning times of use (if required, ask your local authority). Before operating the unit Check: · all protective equipment. · the engine oil level (see engine manual). · that hose clips on the hydraulic lines are tight. · the tyre pressure (see "Maintenance" section or tyre wall). · air filter area for dirt · lubrication of the splitting column ­ Lubricate the area of the splitting column (where the splitting wedge moves to and fro) with engine oil; do not use lubricating grease. Remember to lubricate the front and rear stops as well. Vertical setting To release the splitting column, pull out the locking pin for the horizontal column lock and tilt the column into the vertical position and lock and secure with the locking pin for the vertical column lock (see Fig. Horizontal setting Pull out the locking pin for the horizontal column lock and rotate downwards. Tilt the splitting column into the horizontal position. [. . . ] · Move the operating lever to Neutral. · Wait until all moving parts have come to a standstill and the engine has cooled down. · Remove spark-plug terminal from the engine to prevent the engine from starting unintentionally. · Before repairing, adjusting or checking hoses, hose connections, pipelines or other components, depressurise the hydraulics. [. . . ]