Troy-Bilt LS 33 TB Manuel D’Utilisation

Read, understand, and follow all instructions on the 

1. 

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. 

2. 

Know how to stop the machine and disengage them 

quickly.
Never allow children under 16 years of age to operate this 

3. 

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 

4. 

instruction.
Many accidents occur when more than one person 

5. 

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 

6. 

the machine while it is in operation.
Never allow anyone to ride on this machine.

7. 

Never transport cargo on this machine.

8. 

Hydraulic log splitters develop high fluid pressures during 

9. 

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:

Do not check for leaks with your hand.

a. 

Do not operate machine with frayed, kinked, 

b. 

cracked, or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing.
Stop the engine and relieve hydraulic system 

c. 

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.
Do not adjust the pressure settings of the pump or 

d. 

valve.

Leaks can be detected by passing cardboard or wood, 

10. 

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. 

11. 

Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical 

treatment is not administered immediately.
Keep the operator zone and adjacent area clear for safe, 

12. 

secure footing.

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!

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 hands and feet 

and throwing debris. Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in 

serious injury or death.

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.