MTD Wood Splitter - Manuals

Page 3 - Information on the rating plate; Safe operating practices; Using the unit correctly; While operating the unit

English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter 1 Information on the rating plate This information is very important for subsequent identification when ordering spare parts and for customer service. Enter all information on the rating plate of your unit in the following field. Safe operating practices Us...

Page 4 - After operating the unit; Safety devices; Symbols on the unit; Symbols in this manual; Caution Danger; Graphical representations; Assembling the unit; Attaching the wheels

English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter 2 Before detecting leaks, put on goggles and protective gloves and then move a piece of cardboard or wood over the suspected area and ascertain whether the cardboard or wood has changed colour. If escaping liquid causes injury, immediately cause a doctor. S...

Page 6 - Preparing the unit; Engine

English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter 4 1 Filter head 2 Hose clip 3 Control valve 4 Connected to the cylinder 5 Return-flow hose 6 Filter 7 To the hydraulic tank Assembly work on the splitting column Figs. 6–9 • Pull out vertical column lock (1), rotate backwards and tilt the column horizontall...

Page 7 - Unit; Lubricating the splitting column; Caution

English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter 5 Unit Lubricating the splitting column Lubricate the area of the splitting column (where the splitting wedge moves to and from) with engine oil; do not use lubricating grease. Filling the hydraulic tank Fig. 10 The tank has a capacity of 13.2 l. • Screw th...

Page 8 - Controls; Operating levers

English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter 6 Controls Fig. 11 Caution Compare the diagram in Fig. 11 with the controls on your unit and familiarise yourself with their functions before you start work. In an emergency you must know how to switch off the unit quickly. 1 Horizontal column lock 2 Connec...

Page 9 - Operating the unit; Risk of injury from defective; Operating times; Starting the engine

English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter 7 Operating the unit Also follow the instructions in the engine manual! Danger Risk of injury. Persons, children and/or animals must be kept away from the unit while it is being operated. They could be injured by ejected objects, etc. Children must never op...

Page 10 - Splitting wood with the unit; Never take hold of; After working with the unit; Transporting the unit; Long distances; Maintenance/Cleaning

English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter 8 Splitting wood with the unit Caution Follow all safety instructions when operating the unit. Always secure the unit to prevent if from rolling away. The pieces of wood which are to be split must not exceed or fall below the following dimensions: Maximum l...

Page 11 - Cleaning; Maintenance; Disposal; Adjustment work

English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter 9 Before carrying out any work on this unit • Switch off the engine. • Move the operating lever to Neutral. • Wait until all moving parts have come to a standstill; leave the engine to cool down. • Remove spark-plug terminal from the engine to prevent the e...

Page 12 - The complete unit with engine; Shutting down the unit; Warranty; Troubleshooting; Danger

English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter 10 The complete unit with engine Once per season have a repair shop inspect and service the unit. Also follow the instructions in the engine manual concerning maintenance of the engine. Shutting down the unit Caution Material damage to the unit. When the en...