User manual SWISHER LS5527S

[. . . ] swisherinc. com OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. LS5527S STARTING SERIAL #: L205-165001 LOG SPLITTER Safety Assembly Operation Service and Adjustment Repair Parts PHONE 660-747-8183 Made In The IMPORTANT Read and follow all Safety Precautions and Instructions before operating this equipment. Rev. 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 FAX 660-747-8650 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 11261 USA LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer's warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser. We will repair or replace, at our discretion, parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship. This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions: 1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended to them by the individual engine manufacturer. [. . . ] Never operate your splitter on wet, muddy, or icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential in preventing accidents. Never operate your splitter while it is attached to the tow vehicle. Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running. Never attempt to split woods across the grain. Some types of wood may burst or fly out of your splitter and result in injury. Both ends of the log should be cut as squarely as possible to prevent the log from sliding out of the splitter during operation. Log length should be kept to 24" or less. · · · · · · · · · · · · · 4 TOWING SAFETY · Do not allow persons to ride on splitter. Do not carry any cargo or wood on your splitter. It may fall off and endanger vehicles that are following you. Be sure support leg is in the travel position and coupling secure. This must also be retracted so not to interfere while towing. Retract support leg by removing pin, sliding up, and replacing pin. Never exceed 45 MPH while towing your splitter. Be extra cautious when traveling over rough terrain, especially over railroad tracks. Always be careful while backing your splitter. You could jackknife your log splitter if not careful. Before using splitter, disconnect it from tow vehicle. A log could easily be pushed forward into the vehicle. See tire and wheel specifications for PSI while towing. Be aware of the extra length of splitter while turning, parking, crossing intersections, and in all driving situations. · · · · · · OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS POSI-LOCK COUPLER ADJUST COUPLER LOCKING PRESSURE ON BALL BEFORE USE. PLACE HANDLE IN LOCKED POSITION WITH BALL IN COUPLER. [. . . ] DO NOT TOW IN VERTICAL POSITION! IMPORTANT: When operating splitter in wooded areas, obtain a spark arrestor for the exhaust system. When preparing logs, cut ends as square as possible. The maximum length of any logs should be only 24". 7 MAINTENANCE & STORAGE WARNING: Disconnect spark plug before performing any maintenance or making adjustments. RESERVOIR FLUID Check the hydraulic fluid level in the reservoir tank before each use. [. . . ]