MTD 5DM ユーザーズマニュアル

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Safe  
Operation 
Practices
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 opera-
tion. Know how to stop the machine and disengage 
them quickly.
3.  Never allow children under 14 years old to operate 
this machine. Children 14 years old and over should 
read and understand the operation instructions and 
safety rules in this manual and should be trained and 
supervised by a parent.
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 load-
ing logs, never activate the control until the helper is 
a minimum of 10 feet from the  machine.
6.  Keep bystanders, helpers, 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, fitting, or tubing.
c.  Stop the engine 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 discolor-
ation of cardboard or wood.
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. If your machine is equipped with an internal com-
bustion engine and it is intended for use near any 
unimproved forest, brush, or grass covered land, 
the engine exhaust should be equipped with a spark 
arrester. 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.
15. Follow the instructions in the manual(s) provided with 
any attachment(s) for this machine. 
PREPARATION
1.  Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots. 
2.  Always wear safety glasses or safety goggles during 
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 this machine is on level surface before 
operating.
5.  Always block the machine as required to prevent 
unintended movement, and lock in either the horizon-
tal or vertical position.
6.  Always operate this machine from the operator 
zone(s) specified in the manual.
7.  Logs should be cut with square ends prior to splitting.
8.  Use your log splitter in daylight or under good artificial 
light.
9.  To avoid personal injury or property damage use 
extreme care in handling gasoline. Gasoline is 
extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive. 
Serious personal injury can occur when gasoline is 
spilled on yourself or your clothes which can ignite. 
Wash your skin and change immediately.
a.  Use only an approved gasoline container.
b.  Extinguish all cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and other 
sources of ignition.
c.  Never fuel machine indoors.
d.  Never remove gas cap or add fuel while the engine 
is hot or running.
e.  Allow engine to cool at least two minutes before 
refueling.
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 reproduc-
tive harm.
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 at-
tempting to operate 
this machine. Failure 
to comply with these 
instructions may result 
in personal injury. When 
you see this symbol, 
HEED ITS 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. 
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. This 
machine is capable of amputating hands and feet and throwing objects. Failure to observe the following safety 
instructions could result in serious injury or death.