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Storage
WARNING
Gasoline vapors can ignite and cause a fire. Select a well-ventilated storage away from
sources of heat, flame, or sparks.
Follow the instructions below for storing your log splitter between uses
.
1. Retract Wedge
Retract the wedge completely to keep the rod protected from corrosion.
2. Cool
Allow the machine to cool 5 minutes before storing.
WARNING
:
A hot engine can be a fire hazard.
3. Wipe With Oily Rag
Wipe the beam and wedge with an oily rag to prevent corrosion.
4. Engine Manual
Refer to the engine manual for proper engine storage instructions.
CAUTION:
Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline in
the engine will cause hard starting and leave gum deposits that can clog the
fuel systems. Deterioration problems may occur within a few months, or even
less if gasoline was not fresh when you filled the tank.
Short-Term Storage:
1.
Consider adding a fuel stabilizer to extend fuel storage life.
2.
Leave the fuel valve lever in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of
fuel leakage.
Long-Term Storage:
(between infrequent uses and at end of season)
Drain the fuel tank and carburetor as instructed in the engine owner's manual.
Important Safety Instructions
•
Always drain fuel from tank in outdoor, well-ventilated area.
•
Stay away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks while handling fuel.
•
Clean up fuel spills/splashes immediately.
5. Splitter Storage Location Store the log splitter in a location away from corrosive material, sources
of heat, open flames, sparks or pilot lights.
WARNING:
Never store log splitter inside where there is a source of
heat or an open flame, spark or pilot light – such as water heaters, space
heaters, furnaces, clothes dryers, or other gas appliances – EVEN IF the
log splitter's gas tank is empty, residual gasoline vapors could ignite.
NOTE: Do not store the log splitter near fertilizer or any other corrosive
material.
6. Gasoline Storage
Store gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL listed, tightly sealed container.
WARNING
:
Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure and
explosion can result.
