Safe Operation Practices - Troy-Bilt FLEX Serie Manual Del Operador

Important Safe Operation Practices
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! 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.
Training
1. 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.
2. Be familiar with all controls and their proper
operation. Know how to stop the machine
and disengage them quickly.
3. 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.
4. Never allow adults to operate this machine
without proper instruction.
5. 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.
6. Keep bystanders, pets, and children at least 20
feet from the machine while it is in operation.
7. Never allow anyone to ride on this machine.
8. Never transport cargo on this machine.
9. 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, disconnect the
attachment from the FLEX™ Power
Base and relieve hydraulic system
pressure before changing or
adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or
other system components.
d. Do not adjust the pressure settings
of the pump or valve.
10. 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.
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11. If injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor
immediately. Serious infection or reaction
can develop if proper medical treatment is
not administered immediately.
12. Keep the operator zone and adjacent area
clear for safe, secure footing.
13. When 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.
14. This machine should be used for splitting
wood only, do not use it for any other purpose.
Preparation
1. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots.
2. Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles
when operating this machine.
3. Never wear jewelry or loose clothing that
might become entangled in moving or
rotating parts of the machine.
4. Make sure machine is on a level surface
before operating.
5. Always block wheels to prevent unintended
movement.
6. Always operate this machine from the
operator zone. See Figure 2-1.
Operator Zone
Figure 2-1
7. Logs should be cut with square ends prior
to splitting.
8. Use log splitter in daylight or under good
artificial light.
Operation
1. Before starting this machine, review the
"Safety Instructions". Failure to follow these
rules may result in serious injury to the
operator or bystanders.
2. Never leave this machine unattended with
the engine running.
3. Do not operate machine while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
4. Never allow anyone to operate this machine
without proper instruction.
5. Always operate this machine with all safety
equipment in place and working. Make sure
all controls are properly adjusted for safe
operation.
6. Do not change the engine governor settings
or overspeed the engine. The governor
controls the maximum safe operating speed
of the engine.
7. When loading a log, always place your hands
on the sides of the log, not on the ends, and
never use your foot to help stabilize a log.
Failure to do so, may result in crushed or
amputated fingers, toes, hand, or foot.
8. Use only your hand to operate the controls.
9. Never attempt to split more than one log at
a time.
10. For logs which are not cut square, the least
square end and the longest portion of the
log should be placed toward the beam and
wedge, and the square end placed toward
the end plate.
11. Always keep fingers away from any cracks
that open in the log while splitting. They
can quickly close and pinch or amputate
your fingers.
12. Keep your work area clean. Immediately
remove split wood around the machine so
you do not stumble over it.
13. This machine should not be towed on any
street, highway or public road behind a
vehicle.
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