Craftsman CMXGLAM1143200, Инструкция по эксплуатации

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TRAINING
• Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the machine and in the
manual(s) before attempting to assemble and operate. Keep this manual in
a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement
parts.
• Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop
the machine and disengage them quickly.
• Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this machine. Children
16 and over should read and understand the instructions and safe operation
practices in this manual and on the machine and be trained and supervised
by an adult.
• Never allow adults to operate this machine without proper instruction.
• Many accidents occur when more than one person operates the machine. If a
helper is assisting in stacking logs, never activate the control until the helper
is a minimum of 10 feet from the machine.
• Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 10 feet from the machine while
it is in operation.
• Never allow anyone to ride on this machine.
• Never transport cargo on this machine.
• Hydraulic log splitters develop high fluid pressures during operation. Fluid
escaping through a pin hole opening can penetrate your skin and cause
blood poisoning, gangrene, or death. Give attention to the following
instructions at all times:
a. Do not check for leaks with your hand.
b. Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked, cracked, or damaged
hoses, fittings, or tubing.
c. Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system pressure by cycling
the valve control lever from forward to reverse several times while
engine is not running; returning to neutral before repairing or
adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or other system components.
d. Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or valve.
• Leaks can be detected by passing cardboard or wood, while wearing
protective gloves and safety glasses, over the suspected area. Look for
discoloration of cardboard or wood.
• If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor immediately. Serious infection
or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered
immediately.
• Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe, secure footing.
• If your machine is equipped with an internal combustion engine and is
intended for use near any unimproved forest, brush, or grass covered land,
the engine exhaust should be equipped with a spark arrestor. Make sure
you comply with applicable local, state, and federal codes. Take appropriate
firefighting equipment with you.
• This machine should be used for splitting wood only, do not use it for any
other purpose.
• Follow the instructions in the manual(s) provided with any attachment(s) for
this machine.
PREPARATION
• Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots.
• Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles when operating this machine.
• Never wear jewelry or loose clothing that might become entangled in
moving or rotating parts of the machine.
• Make sure machine is on a flat, dry, solid ground before operating.
• Always block wheels to prevent unintended movement, and lock beam in
either the horizontal or vertical position.
WARNING
This symbol points out important safety instructions which, if not
followed, could endanger the personal safety and/or property of
yourself and others. Read and follow all instructions in this manual
before attempting to operate this machine. Failure to comply with these
instructions may result in personal injury. When you see this symbol, HEED
ITS WARNING!
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Engine Exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components
contain or emit chemicals known to State of California to cause cancer and
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
DANGER
This machine was built to be operated according to the safe operation
practices in this manual. As with any type of power equipment,
carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury.
This machine is capable of amputating fingers, hands, toes and feet and
throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING
Your Responsibility
—Restrict the use of this power machine to
persons who read, understand and follow the warnings and instructions in
this manual and on the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!