Wallenstein WXR720, Operator'S Manual

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Safety
WXR720/L, WXR740/L
Trailer Wood Splitter
Safety
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2.8 Refueling Safety
• Engine fuel is highly flammable. Handle with care.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors.
• Stop the engine before refueling. Allow engine to cool for
five minutes. Clean up spilled fuel before restarting engine.
• Do not overfill the fuel tank.
• If fuel is spilled, wipe it away carefully and wait until the fuel
has dried before starting the engine.
• Do not refuel the machine while
smoking or when near open flame or
sparks.
• After refueling, make sure that the fuel cap is secured to
prevent spillage.
• Prevent fires by keeping machine clean of accumulated
trash, grease, and debris.
2.9 Tire Safety
• Failure to follow proper procedures when mounting a tire on
a wheel or rim can produce an explosion which may result
in serious injury or death.
• Do not attempt to mount a tire unless you have the proper
equipment and experience to do the job.
• Have a qualified tire dealer or repair service perform
required tire maintenance.
• When replacing worn tires, make sure they meet the
original tire specifications. Never install undersized tires.
2.10 Hydraulic System Safety
• Make sure that all the components in the hydraulic system
are kept in good condition and are clean.
• Before applying pressure to the system,
make sure all components are tight, and
that lines, hoses and couplings are not
damaged.
• Do not attempt any makeshift repairs to the hydraulic lines,
fittings or hoses by using tapes, clamps or cements. The
hydraulic system operates under extremely high pressure.
Such repairs can fail suddenly and create a hazardous and
unsafe condition.
• Wear proper hand and eye protection
when searching for a high-pressure
hydraulic leak. Use a piece of wood
or cardboard as a backstop instead of
hands to isolate and identify a leak.
• If injured by a concentrated high-pressure stream of
hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention immediately. Serious
infection or toxic reaction can develop from hydraulic fluid
piercing the skin surface.
• Relieve pressure in the hydraulic system before working on
it.
2.11 Gas Engine Safety
CAUTION!
Before starting engine, review the operating and
maintenance instructions in the engine manual.
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• DO NOT operate engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gases
contain odorless and deadly carbon monoxide that can
cause death by asphyxiation.
• DO NOT place hands or feet near moving or rotating parts.
• DO NOT store, spill, or use gasoline near an open flame,
or devices such as a stove, furnace, or water heater which
use a pilot light or devices which can create a spark.
• DO NOT refuel indoors where area is not well ventilated.
• DO NOT refuel while engine is running. Allow engine to cool
for five minutes before refueling. Store fuel in approved
safety containers.
• DO NOT remove fuel tank cap while engine is running.
• DO NOT operate engine if gasoline is spilled. Move machine
away from the spill and avoid engine ignition until gasoline
has evaporated.
• DO NOT smoke while filling fuel tank.
• DO NOT choke carburetor to stop engine. Whenever
possible, gradually reduce engine speed before stopping.
• DO NOT run engine above rated speeds. This may result in
injury.
• DO NOT tamper with governor springs, governor links or
other parts which may increase the governed speed.
• DO NOT tamper with the engine as set by the original
equipment manufacturer.
• DO NOT check for spark with spark plug or spark plug wire
removed.
• DO NOT crank engine with spark plug removed. If engine is
flooded, crank until engine starts.