EarthQuake W2265 Log Splitter User Manual


 
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SAFETY DECALS
Part Number: LBL4178
Description: All General Warnings Decal
Location: Back of Hydraulic Reservoir
Part Number: LBL4179
Description: Towing Warning Decal
Location: Tongue Near Trailer Hitch Coupler
Part Number: LBL4180
Description: Coupler Operating Instructions Decal
Location: Tongue Near Trailer Hitch Coupler
Part Number: LBL4183
Description: Wedge Cutting Hazard Decal
Location: Beam
Part Number: LBL4184
Description: Pinch Point Warning Decal
Location: Beam
Part Number: LBL4185
Description: Tilting Beam Decal
Location: Beam
Part Number: LBL4182
Description: Fuel Line Caution Decal
Location: Rear Side of Reservoir, Left of Engine
Part Number: LBL4181
Description: Do Not Touch Leaks Warning Decal
Location: Hydraulic Cylinder
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES CAN CAUSE TRAILER TO DETACH WHILE TOWING AND MAY
RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
DO NOT EXCEED WEIGHT CAPACITY OF BALL OR LOAD LIMITS STAMPED ON COUPLER.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY CHAINS WHEN TOWING.
ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE COUPLER HANDLE IS LOCKED BEFORE TOWING.
ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT BALL SIZE THAT IS STAMPED ON COUPLER.
ALWAYS ADJUST COUPLER LOCKING PRESSURE ON BALL BEFORE USE.
CHECK COUPLER TIGHTNESS BEFORE TOWING AND AFTER TOWING 50 MILES.
ALWAYS CHECK COUPLER AND BALL FOR DAMAGE BEFORE TOWING. REPLACE IF DAMAGED.
AVOID SHARP TURNS AND STEEP VERTICAL ANGLES WHEN TOWING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO
COUPLER OR ITS COMPONENTS.
WARNING
!
LBL4179
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1) Before using, adjust coupler locking pressure on ball. Put handle in
locked position with ball in coupler. Tighten locknut against tension
spring so that coupler is firmly on ball. The proper adjustment
allows handle to be released with moderate pressure.
2) Pull up on coupler handle to open and place coupler over ball.
When ball is seated in ball socket pull back on handle to locked
position.
3) Check to make sure the coupler is tight on the ball after towing for
50 miles. Always check for tightness before towing and make sure
handle is in locked position.
LBL4180
DO NOT TOUCH LEAKS
High Pressure fluid easily penetrates skin and
infects blood - causing injury, gangrene or death.
Seek emergency medical help at once if injured,
liquid needs to be removed from tissue.
Do not reach for or use any skin to check for leaks.
Relieve hydraulic pressure or accumulator before
maintenance or before loosening hydraulic
components.
WARNING
!
LBL4181
Valve on fuel line
must be in the OFF
position for towing.
CAUTION
!
LBL4182
Cutting hazard at wood splitter wedge –
stay clear.
Keep hands and limbs away from moving
parts & log ends.
Serious injury or death could result if
safety precautions are not followed.
WARNING
!
LBL4183
WARNING
!
PINCH POINT - KEEP AWAY
To avoid serious injury, keep hands clear
of moving cylinder.
Speeds may change with loads or valve
functions.
LBL4184
USE EXTREME CARE WHEN TILTING THE
BEAM. DUE TO THE HEAVY WEIGHT OF
THE BEAM, SOME ASSISTANCE MAY BE
NEEDED TO INSURE SAFETY AND
PREVENT INJURY.
CAUTION
!
LBL4185
WARNING
!
READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY
BEFORE OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN
SERIOUS INJURY.
KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE.
KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM POWER-
DRIVEN PARTS.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND SAFETY SHOES
DURING OPERATION.
ALWAYS OPERATE OUT-OF-DOORS WITH GOOD VENTILATION.
ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE
BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS.
ALWAYS SHUT OFF ENGINE WHEN LEAVING LOG SPLITTER
UNATTENDED, EVEN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME.
ONLY ONE PERSON SHOULD LOAD AND OPERATE THE LOG
SPLITTER. KEEP ALL OTHERS CLEAR DURING OPEATION.
NEVER ALLOW ONE PERSON TO OPERATE VALVE WHILE
ANOTHER IS POSITIONING THE LOG.
ALWAYS POSITION LOG WITH HANDS ON THE SIDES OF LOG.
KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF ENDS.
KEEP ALL CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE LOG SPLITTER.
DO NOT STEP OVER THE LOG SPLITTER.
ONLY USE HANDS TO OPERATE THE CONTROL VALVE.
DO NOT OPERATE THE LOG SPLITTER WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR MEDICATION.
ALWAYS OPERATE THE LOG SPLITTER ON LEVEL, DRY, NON-
SLIPPERY SURFACES. KEEP OFF SLOPES.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAR OF SPLIT WOOD, DEBRIS OR OTHER
OBSTACLES.
ALWAYS STAY IN THE OPERATOR ZONE WHEN USING THE LOG
SPLITTER.
ALWAYS SPLIT WOOD IN THE DIRECTION OF THE GRAIN ONLY.
DO NOT ADD GASOLINE WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT OR
RUNNING. ALLOW ALL SPILLED GAS TO EVAPORATE BEFORE
USING LOG SPLITTER.
LBL4178