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Safety · Assembly · Operation · Adjustments · Maintenance · Troubleshooting · Parts Lists · Warranty OPERATOR’S MANUAL Log Splitter — Model Series 5DM IMPORTANT READ SAFETY RULES AND INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION Warning: This unit is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brushcovered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any).
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If a spark arrester is used, it should 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 lands. A spark arrester for the muffler is available through your nearest engine authorized service dealer or contact the service department, P.O. Box 361131 Cleveland, Ohio 44136-0019. PRINTED IN U.S.A MTD LLC, P.O. BOX 361131 CLEVELAND, OHIO 44136-0019 FORM NO. 769-03183 06/12/2007 This Operator’s Manual is an important part of your new log splitter. It will help you assemble, prepare and maintain the unit for best performance. Please read and understand what it says. Table of Contents Safety Labels .Page 3 Safe Operation Practices Page 4 Setting Up Your Log Splitter .Page 6 Operating Your Log Splitter Page 8 Maintaining Your Log Splitter Page 1 Troubleshooting .Page 14 Engine Appendix 16 Engine Safe Operation Practices . 16 Operating Your Engine 18 Maintaining Your Engine . 0 Illustrated Parts List Page 4 Warranty .Back Cover Finding and Recording Model Number STOP BEFORE YOU START ASSEMBLING YOUR NEW EQUIPMENT Please locate the model plate on the equipment and copy the information to the sample model plate provided to the right. You can locate the model plate by standing behind the unit and looking down at the hydraulic tank. This information will be necessary to use the web site or obtain assistance from your MTD dealer. Model Number Serial Number Customer Support Please do NOT return the unit to the retailer from which it was purchased, without first contacting Customer Support. If you have difficulty assembling this product or have any questions regarding the controls, operation, or maintenance of this unit, you can seek help from the experts. Choose from the options below: 1. Visit mtdproducts.com. Click on Yardmachines and then the Customer Support menu option. 2. Phone a Customer Support Representative at 1.800.800.7310. Spanish speaking agents are available. Safety Labels Found On Your Log Splitter 1 Safety Labels WARNING DO NOT remove safety (or any) labels from log splitter for any reason. ·Rear Operator’s Manual. ·Hold log on its sides not on ends. ·Only one operator permitted. Adult who loads and holds log must be the one who operates control handle. ·Keep bystanders,helpers and children at least 10 feet away. ·Operate the log splitter on level surface. ·Wear protective work gloves, safety shoes and safety glasses, watch your footing. ·Never operate under the influence of alcohol or drugs. ·Do not refuel a hot or running engine. DANGER DANGER ·Read Operator’s Manual. ·Keep Hands away from wedge and moving parts. ·Person stabilizing log on splitter must be same person who operates control valve. ·Keep bystanders, helpers and children at least 10 feet away. ·High pressure fluid can escape through a pin hole leak and cause serious injury by puncturing the skin and causing blood poisoning. ·Never check for leaks with your hands. 3 Safe Operation Practices 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 rules for safe operation in this manual. As with any type of power equipment, carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury. General Practices
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