LOG SPLITTER 4-WAY WEDGE
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1. or icy surfaces KEEP work area clean of split wood Safe footing is essential in preventing accidents e ONLY operate splitter on level ground with wheels blocked not on the side of a hill It could tip or rolling logs poor footing etc could cause an accident e NEVER operate your splitter near a flame or spark Hydraulic oil and gasoline are flammable and can explode e NEVER fill gas tank while the engine is hot or running Allow the engine to cool before refueling SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Log splitters equipped with an internal combustion engine should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws if any If a spark arrester is used it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator NOTE In the state of California the above is required by law Section 442 of the California Public Resources Code Other states may have similar laws Federal laws apply on federal lands A spark arrester muffler optional by manufacturer is available at your nearest engine dealer Check legal requirements in your area ONLY use your hands to operate the control lever NEVER use foot knee rope or any extension device Split ONLY one log at a time NEVER attempt to split two logs on top of each other NEVER place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log and2. can occur should this product be dropped on any part of the body OPERATION INTENDED USE This 4 way wedge is intended and designed to only split wood NEVER use for any other purposes Doing so can cause injury or VOID THE WARRANTY WARNING DO NOT START OR RUN A LOG SPLITTER WITHOUT OIL IN THE ENGINE AND OR HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR OPERATING LOG SPLITTER See separate log splitter and engine manuals for starting and operating instructions The 4 way wedge is intended to increase speed and efficiency of your Swisher splitter by splitting the log twice during normal operation of the splitter see separate log splitter manual for normal operation The 4 way wedge works best when splitting larger logs requiring more than one split to get desired log size It may be more advantageous to remove the 4 way wedge for smaller logs requiring only one split see assembly instructions for removal and installation MAINTENANCE amp STORAGE See separate log splitter and engine manuals for maintenance instructions 4 way wedge should be stored in a dry location when not in use If the wedge becomes dull or nicked a grinder or sharpening tool can be used to sharpen it The operation of any splitter can produce foreign objects to be thrown into the P eyes resulting in severe eye damage Always wear certified safety glasses or v wide vision safety goggles over spectacles before starting any splitting machine and while operating such a machine The operation
3. of any splitter produces sound waves that are damaging to the human ear Ear protection is recommended py WTR OS A TRADITION OF QUALITY SINCE 1945 The ov UY Twiss SWISHER HISTORY Back before electricity came to rural Missouri Max Swisher was producing lawn mowers from his mother s chicken house Max never liked to mow grass He installed a gearbox on his family s lawn mower creating a self propelled unit By tying one end ofa rope to the mower and the other end to a tree in the center of the yard the mower circled the tree shortening the rope and guiding the mower in concentric circles Max enjoyed relaxing under a shade tree while his invention did all the work Max had designed his first self propelled rotary lawn mower to do his dirty work for him Neighbors noticed his new invention and began asking him to make more Today 60 years later Swisher is still producing innovative lawn and garden and ATV UTV equipment designed to give us all more relaxing in the shade time Swisher products have been featured nationally on television programs such as Regis and Kathie Lee and seen in publications like ATV Magazine Country Journal Popular Mechanics Magazine and others In January 2000 Popular Mechanics Magazine named Max s zero turning radius riding mower one of the 20 century s top household inventions Swisher offers value and function in its products to meet your grounds maintenance needs CH_FBR
4. ATINGOVRR 65 YEARS OF INNOVATION SINCE 1945 Se ADE IN THE U S A SS a EAA oODz9 A TRADITION OF QUALITY SINCE 1945 LOG SPLITTER OWNER S MAN UAL HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS Each Log Splitter has its own serial number Each engine has its own serial number The serial number for the Log Splitter will be found on the right hand side of the hydraulic oil reservoir The serial number for the engine will be found on the top of the blower fan housing MODEL NO All Log Splitter parts listed herein may be ordered directly STARTING SERIAL from Swisher your nearest Swisher dealer or from our L112 195001 eae All engine parts may be ordered from the nearest dealer of the engine supplied with your log splitter Parts subject to change 1 S 40 without notice WHEN ORDERING PARTS PLEASE HAVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AVAILABLE PRODUCT SWISHER LOG SPLITTER SERIAL NUMBER MODEL NUMBER ENGINE MODEL NUMBER TYPE PART NUMBER PART DESCRIPTION www swisherinc com TELEPHONE 1 800 222 8183 FAX 1 660 747 8650 SWISHER 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE WARRENSBURG MO 64093 SWISHER
5. SWISHER A TRADITION OF QUALITY SINCE 1945 swisherinc com OWNER S MANUAL MODEL NO STARTING SERIAL L112 195001 18840 Compatible with all Swisher log splitter except those supplied with permanent log strippers or other features that will interfere with the wedge s operation 2013 Compatible log splitter models ee LOG SPLITTER LSRB115281350 LSRB125341350 LSEB125341350 Contact customer service for compatible pre 2013 models Safety A IMPORTANT Assembly Read and foll ll Safet cada ae ae Operation before operating this equipment M aintenance Rev 12 195 Replacement Part 1602 CORPORATE DRIVE WARRENSBURG MISSOURI 64093 Made In The PHONE 660 747 8183 FAX 660 747 8650 U S 1 Manufacturing quality lawn care equipment since 1945 18851 LIMITED WARRANTY The manufacturer s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is This product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period one 1 year from the date of purchase by the original consumer purchaser We will repair or replace at our discretion parts found to be defective due to materials or workmanship This warranty is subject to the following limitations and exclusions Commercial Use The warranty period for this product when used for commercial or rental is limited to ninety 90 days from the date of original purchase Limitation This warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled adj
6. itations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state This is a limited warranty as defined by the Magnuson Moss Act of 1975 TABLE OF CONTENTS WARRANTY ASSEMBLY SAFETY OPERATION TOWING MAINTENANCE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS This Safety Alert Symbol indicates important messages in this manual When you see this symbol carefully read the message that follows and be alert to the possibility of personal injury Read this manual completely Log splitting equipment can amputate hands feet and throw objects Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death with any type of power equipment carelessness or error on the part of the operator can result in serious injury If you violate any of these rules you may cause serious injury to yourself or others T DANGER Your log splitter was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in this manual As e Read and understand the separate log splitter manual and this manual Learn to operate this equipment in a safe manner Familiarize yourself with all of the controls in a safe environment before starting to work with log splitting equipment e DO NOT under any circumstances alter this 4 way wedge This equipment was designed and engineered in accordance with operating instructions Altering this equipment or using this equipment in
7. persons to ride on splitter DO NOT carry any cargo or wood on your splitter It may fall off and cause an accident DO NOT loosen or remove any hydraulic fitting line or reservoir cap while your splitter engine 1s running Fluid escaping from a very small hole can almost be invisible DO NOT check for leaks with your hand See maintenance section of separate log splitter manual for instructions IF injured by escaping fluid see a doctor at once Serious infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately DO NOT operate your splitter in poor mechanical condition or when it is need of repair ALWAYS disconnect the spark plug wire and place the wire where it cannot contact the spark plug to prevent accidental starting the engine when setting up transporting adjusting or repairing 4 TOWING SAFETY e NEVER tow splitter with 4 way wedge installed It can become dislodged and cause serious injuries and or damage e REFER to separate log splitter manual for all other towing safety information ASSEMBLY To install 4 way wedge simply slide it over the top of the log splitter wedge ensuring it is fully seated Ensure appendages are safe from any pinch points during installation Inspect all components for damage If you believe you have a damaged part please contact customer service immediately at 1 800 222 8183 WARNING Exercise extreme caution as this part is heavy Serious injury
8. ram during forward or reverse stroke ALWAYS keep fingers clear of splits that open in log during splitting operation DO NOT straddle or reach across the splitting area while operating the splitter DO NOT step over splitter when the engine is running You may trip or accidentally activate the splitting wedge Walk around to get to the other side NEVER attempt to load splitter while splitting wedge is in motion When loading log splitter place hands on the sides of the log not the ends NEVER attempt to split woods across the grain Wood may burst or fly out of your splitter and result in serious injury NEVER leave your splitter unattended with the engine running Shut off the engine if you are leaving your splitter even for a short period of time Someone could accidentally activate the ram and be injured Both ends of the log should be cut as squarely as possible to prevent the log from sliding out of the splitter during operation Log length should be kept to 24 or less when splitting with 4 way wedge or 25 1 2 or less when splitting without 4 way wedge NEVER operate your splitter while it is attached to the tow vehicle NEVER tow splitter with 4 way wedge installed It can become dislodged and cause serious injuries and or damage BEFORE towing be certain that the splitter 1s securely attached to the towing vehicle and that the support leg beam and cylinder are secured in there respective towing positions NEVER allow
9. such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities and capacities could result in serious injury or fatality and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY e Allow ONLY responsible adults who have read all applicable manuals to operate log splitting equipment NEVER allow children to operate log splitting equipment e NEVER operate or allow someone to operate log splitting equipment while under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication Being coherent is essential for safety e ALWAYS use outdoors with adequate ventilation DON T run the engine in an enclosed area Exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide This odorless gas can be deadly when inhaled e NEVER use splitter for any other purpose than splitting wood Any other use can result in injury Your splitter is a precision piece of power equipment not a toy Therefore exercise extreme caution at all times e ONLY a single operator is to load and operate the log splitter KEEP all others including pets and children a minimum of 20 feet away from your work area More accidents occur when more than one person operates the log splitter than any other time e ALWAYS wear protective gear such as safety goggles protective hearing device steel toed shoes and tight fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs e NEVER wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of the splitter and pull you into it Keep hair away from moving parts e NEVER operate your splitter on wet muddy
10. usted and operated in accordance with the instructions contained within this manual This warranty does not apply to any product of Swisher that has been subject to alteration misuse abuse improper assembly or installation shipping damage or to normal wear of product This product is intended to be used in conjunction with Swisher log splitters only This warranty is void when this product is use with any other manufacture s equipment Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear items normal or routine adjustments and normal or routine maintenance In the event you have a claim under this warranty you must return the product to an authorized service dealer All transportation charges damage or loss incurred during transportation of parts submitted for replacement or repair under this warranty shall be borne by the purchaser Should you have any questions concerning this warranty please contact us toll free at 1 800 222 8183 The model number serial number date of purchase and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the splitter will be needed before any watranty claim can be processed THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE SAME TIME PERIODS STATED HEREIN FOR ALL EXPRESSED WARRANTIES Some states do not allow the limitation of consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last so the above lim
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