User manual SWISHER LS622

[. . . ] swisherinc. com OWNER'S MANUAL MODEL NO. LS622 LS67525 LS928 LS11534 LS12534D 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. 04-303 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE, WARRENSBURG, MISSOURI 64093 FAX 660-747-8650 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 10032 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. [. . . ] 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. TIGHTEN LOCKNUT AGAINST TENSION SPRING SO THAT COUPLER IS NOT LOOSE ON BALL. CORRECT ADJUSTMENT WILL ALLOW HANDLE TO BE RELEASED WITH MODERATE PRESSURE APPLIED TO HANDLE. TO OPEN, PULL UP ON COUPLER HANDLE AND ROTATE FORWARD. PLACE COUPLER ON BALL WHEN BALL IS COMPLETELY NESTED IN BALL SOCKET, ROTATE COUPLER HANDLE BACKWARD UNTIL HANDLE IS IN LOCKED POSITION. AFTER TOWING FOR 50 MILES, CHECK COUPLER FOR TIGHTNESS ON BALL. BE SURE COUPLER HANDLE IS IN LOCKED POSITION. WARNING: NEVER EXCEED WEIGHT CAPACITY AND ALWAYS USE SAFETY CHAINS. ALWAYS USE CORRECT BALL SIZE, MAKING SURE BALL IS COMPLETELY INSERTED INTO COUPLER. LOCK COUPLER HANDLE SECURELY BEFORE TOWING. ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGES AND REPLACE IF DAMAGED. AVOID SHARP TURNS AND STEEP VERTICAL ANGLES WHEN TOWING. · 5 OPERATION Intended use: This log splitter is intended and designed to only split wood. Doing so can cause injury or VOID THE WARRANTY. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS This log splitter has been partially assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawings and part lists should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts. WARNING: Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. Sufficient persons or mechanical handling equipment should be used. IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped with oil but without gasoline in the engine. [. . . ] Keep fuel away from gas appliances where fumes could contact open flame, pilot lights or sparks. 8 Do not operate your splitter in poor mechanical condition or when needing repair. Repair and replace worn or broken parts immediately. Periodically tighten nuts, bolts, and hydraulic fittings. The hydraulic system of your log splitter requires careful inspection, along with the mechanical parts. [. . . ]