Xtreme Power 196CC, Owner'S Manual And Safety Instructions

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Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine’s 
switch is off before transporting the machine 
or performing any maintenance or service 
on the unit. Transporting or performing 
maintenance or service on a machine with its 
switch on invites accidents.

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abnormally, stop the engine (motor) and 
check immediately for the cause. Vibration is 
generally a warning sign of trouble.

Engine Safety

This machine is equipped with an internal 
combustion engine. Do not use on or near any 
unimproved, forest covered, or brush covered 
land unless the exhaust system is equipped 
with a spark arrester meeting applicable local, 
state, or federal laws.

In the state of California, a spark arrester is 
required by law. Other states have similar laws. 
A spark arrester, if used, must be maintained 
in effective working order by the operator.

Never start or run the engine inside a closed 
area. The exhaust fumes are dangerous, 
containing carbon monoxide, an odorless and 
deadly gas. Operate this unit only in a well-
ventilated outdoor area.

Do not tamper with the engine to run it at 
excessive speeds. The maximum engine speed 
is preset by the manufacturer and is within 
safety limits. See engine manual.

Keep a Class B fire extinguisher on hand when 
operating this log splitter in dry areas as a 
precautionary measure.

Fuel Safety

Fuel is highly flammable, and its vapors can 
explode if ignited. Take precautions when 
using to reduce the chance of serious personal 
injury.

When refilling or draining the fuel tank, use 
an approved fuel storage container while in 
a clean, well-ventilated outdoor area. Do not 
smoke, or allow sparks, open flames, or other 
sources of ignition near the area while adding 
fuel or operating the unit. Never fill the fuel 
tank indoors.

Keep grounded conductive objects, such as 
tools, away from exposed, live electrical parts 
and connections to avoid sparking or arcing. 
These events could ignite fumes or vapors. 

Always stop the engine and allow it to cool 
before filling the fuel tank. Never remove 
the cap of the fuel tank or add fuel while the 
engine is running or when the engine is hot. 
Do not operate the machine with known leaks 
in the fuel system.

Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any 
pressure in the tank. 

Never overfill the fuel tank. Fill the tank to no 
more than 1/2” below the bottom of the filler 
neck to provide space for expansion as the 
heat of the engine can cause fuel to expand.

Replace all fuel tank and container caps 
securely and wipe up spilled fuel. Never 
operate the unit without the fuel cap securely 
in place.

Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled 
fuel. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start 
the engine but move the machine away 
from the area of spillage and avoid creating 
any source of ignition until fuel vapors have 
dissipated.

When fuel is spilled on yourself or your 
clothes, wash your skin and change clothes 
immediately.

Store fuel in containers specifically designed 
and approved for this purpose.

Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely 
away from sparks, open flames, or other 
sources of ignition.

Never store fuel or a machine with fuel in the 
tank inside a building where fumes may reach 
a spark, open flame, or any other source of 
ignition, such as a water heater, furnace, or 
clothes dryer. Allow the engine to cool before 
storing in any enclosure.

Hydraulic System Safety

The hydraulic system of the machine requires 
careful inspection along with the mechanical 
parts. Be sure to replace frayed, kinked, 
cracked, or otherwise damaged hydraulic 
hoses or hydraulic components.

SAFETY WARNINGS

SAFETY WARNINGS