MADER LS24T-B3-610MM Manual De Instrucciones página 46

Before Each Use – Work Site Selection & Set-Up
Step Three: Work site and log splitter set-up.
It is important to select an appropriate work site and properly set up the log splitter in order to minimize
the risk of slips and falls, equipment rolling or tipping over, carbon monoxide poisoning, and accidental
fires.
Select an appropriate location for operating the log splitter.
Requirements:
1. Select location
1. Dry, level surface with good footing. Stay clear of areas with mud, ice, tall grass, weeds,
or brush.
2. Outdoors, away from air intakes.
WARNING: The running tractor engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that
can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it.
• ONLY run log splitter OUTDOORS and away from air intakes. NEVER run log
splitter inside homes, garages, sheds, or other buildings or semi-enclosed spaces. These
spaces can trap poisonous gases, EVEN if you run a fan or open windows.
• If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the log splitter, shut off the engine and
get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Take the following precautions against fire:
2. Fire precautions
Keep a fire extinguisher available (classified for both ordinary combustibles & flammable
liquids) as a precautionary measure when operating the log splitter in dry areas.
3. Position 7' from
Position tractor exhaust and other hot elements of the tractor engine at least 7 ft.
any combustibles from combustible objects during splitter operation.
or flammable
Hot exhaust fumes from tractor engine could cause fire.
liquids
4. Engage parking Make sure the tractor's parking brake is engaged before operating the log splitter.
brake WARNING: If the parking brake is not engaged, the tractor could roll while you are
operating the log splitter. Personal injury could result.
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