Wallenstein WXR720, Operator'S Manual

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WXR720/L, WXR740/L
Trailer Wood Splitter
Safety
Safety
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• DO NOT strike flywheel with a hard object or metal tool as
this may cause flywheel to shatter in operation. Use proper
tools to service engine.
• DO NOT operate engine without a muffler. Inspect
periodically and replace, if necessary.
• DO NOT operate engine with an accumulation of grass,
leaves, dirt or other combustible materials in the muffler
area.
• DO NOT use this engine on any forest covered, brush
covered, or grass covered unimproved land unless a spark
arrester is installed on the muffler. The arrester must be
maintained in effective working order by the operator. In the
state of California, the above is required by law (Section
4442 of the California Public Resources Code). Other states
may have similar laws. Federal laws apply on federal land.
• DO NOT touch hot muffler, engine body or cooling fins.
Contact may cause burns.
• DO NOT run engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover
removed.
Be sure to:
• Remove the wire from the spark plug when servicing
the engine or equipment to prevent accidental starting.
Disconnect the (-) ground wire from the battery terminal.
• Keep engine cooling fins and governor parts free of grass
and other debris that can affect engine speed.
• Examine muffler periodically to be sure it is functioning
effectively. A worn or leaking muffler should be repaired or
replaced as necessary.
• Use fresh gasoline. Old fuel can clog carburetor and cause
leakage.
• Check fuel lines and fittings frequently for cracks or leaks.
Replace if necessary.
2.12 Be Prepared
• Determine where the split wood is going to be piled ahead
of time. Make sure it does not interfere with safe loading of
wood into the splitter.
• Precut logs so wood is ready to load into the splitter. Do not
run a chain saw and the splitter at the same time.
• Determine a safe work area location:
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Area must be clear of stones, branches or hidden
obstacles that might cause a tripping, hooking or
snagging hazard.
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Ground should be firm and level.
• Operate only in daylight or good artificial light.
• Make sure machine is properly adjusted and in good
operating condition.
• Store fuel well away from the wood pile.
• Perform the Pre-operation Checklist procedure before
starting work (see Pre-operation Checklist on page 35) .
• Do not operate on hillsides or when working area is
cluttered, wet, muddy or icy to prevent slipping and
tripping. Operate only on level ground.
• Position machine so prevailing winds blow engine exhaust
fumes away from operator's station.
• Stop engine when leaving the machine unattended.