MTD A06 User Manual

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English Operating Manual for Wood Splitter

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

Using the unit correctly

This wood splitter is designed to be
used

– for splitting firewood for private use
– in accordance with the descriptions

and safety instructions indicated in

this operating manual.
Any other use is not as intended.
The user is liable for all injuries to
third parties and damage to their
property.
Arbitrary changes to the unit will
exclude the manufacturer from any
liability for resulting injury and/or
damage.

General safety instructions

Before switching on the unit for the
first time, please carefully read and
then comply with this operating
manual. Inform other users how to
operate the unit correctly. Do not
operate the unit unless it is in the
technical condition as stipulated
and supplied by the manufacturer.
Keep this operating manual in a safe
place and always ready to hand. If the
owner of the unit changes, always
include the operating manual.

Before working with the unit

Persons who are under the influence
of intoxicants, such as alcohol, drugs
or medication must not use the unit.
Persons under 18 years of age must
not operate the unit. Local regulations
may specify the minimum age of the
user.

The unit may be operated by one
person only. Before starting work,
familiarise yourself with all equipment
and controls as well as their functions.
Before using the unit, always check
that all controls, safety devices and
guards are in perfect working order
and that all threaded connections are
tight. Before using the unit, have all
damaged, worn or incorrectly
functioning parts replaced.
Store the fuel in designated containers
only and never near heat sources
(e.g. ovens or hot water tanks).
Replace a damaged exhaust, fuel tank
or fuel cap.
Spare parts must satisfy the require­ments specified by the manufacturer.
Therefore use only original spare parts
or those spare parts authorised by the
manufacturer.
Have repairs carried out by a repair
shop only.

While operating the unit

When operating or working on the
unit, wear appropriate work clothes
such as: long trousers, hard-toed
boots, ear protection, protective
gloves, tight-fitting clothing, goggles.
Do not operate the unit unless it is in
the technical condition as stipulated
and supplied by the manufacturer.
Operate the unit on a level, firm
surface only and secure it against
unintentional movements. Never fuel
the unit while the engine is running
or hot. Fuel the unit outdoors only.
Avoid naked flames and sparks and
do not smoke. Operate the unit in
daylight or adequate artificial lighting
only. Always ensure that all persons,
particularly children, and animals are
outside the working area (minimum
distance 15 metres). When inserting
a piece of wood, always hold it at the
sides, never at the ends; never steady
the wood by supporting it with your
foot or leg. Otherwise, this may result
in the crushing or amputation of
fingers, toes, hands or feet. Operate all
controls with your hands only. Never
attempt to split more than one piece of
wood at a time unless the splitting
head has pulled itself all the way back
and a second piece of wood is required
to complete the splitting of the first.

If an assistant is passing pieces of
wood, he must be at least 5 metres
from the unit before the unit is
switched on. Pieces of wood should
have straight cutting surfaces; if not,
the least straight end and longest
section of the wood should be laid
towards the splitting column and
splitting wedge, and the straight end
towards the stop plate. If the unit is
operated in a vertical position, the
piece of wood should be stabilised
before the operating lever is actuated.
To split wood vertically, proceed as
follows:

– Place the piece of wood on the

stop plate and turn the piece of
wood until it is situated securely
on the splitting column.

– When splitting very thick or

uneven pieces of wood, stabilise
the wood with wooden wedges
or split wood placed between the

piece of wood and the stop plate.
When splitting wood, always keep
fingers away from cracks in the wood;
cracks can close quickly and trap or
crush fingers.
Always keep the work area clean.
To prevent tripping hazards,
immediately remove split wood
from the area of the unit.
Never move the unit while the engine
is running. Exercise extreme caution
when pulling/pushing the unit.
Never sit or lie down on the unit.
Never transport people or cargo on the
unit.
During operation hydraulic wood
splitters build up high fluid pressures.
Leaking hydraulic fluid may damage
skin and result in septicaemia or even
death. Always observe the following
instructions:

– Never attempt to locate leaks with

your hand.

– Do not use the unit if hoses,

hose connections or pipelines

are frayed, kinked, cracked or

damaged.

– Stop the engine and relieve

the hydraulic pressure before

changing or adjusting hose

connections, hoses, pipelines

or other system components.

– Never change the pressure

settings of the pump or valve.

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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.
Serious inflammation or reactions
may occur if medical treatment is not
implemented immediately. To ensure
a secure footing / safe working
environment, always keep the work
area and the area around the unit free
of objects. Ensure that all statutory
regulations are observed.

Before carrying out any work on
the unit

Protect yourself from injury. Before
carrying out any work on this unit:
– Switch off the engine,
– 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 engine
from starting unintentionally,

– Before repairing, adjusting or

checking hoses, hose connections,
pipelines or other components,
depressurise the hydraulics.

After operating the unit

Before leaving the unit, switch off
the engine and remove the spark­plug terminal. Leave the engine to
cool down before putting the unit
away or in storage.

Safety devices

Safety devices, e.g. controls and
protective devices and guards, are for
your protection and must always be
functional.
Never modify safety devices or bypass
their function.

Symbols on the unit

Various symbols are stuck on the unit.
Below is an explanation of the
symbols:

!

Attention!
Before switching on
the unit, read the
operating
instructions.

Keep third parties
out of the danger
area.

Keep hands and other
body parts from leaking
hydraulic lines.

ever place hands or feet
between splitting wedge
and wood or near moving
parts.

Wear eye and ear
protection.

Wear protective
gloves.

MAX. 16%

Working on steep
slopes may be
dangerous.

Before carrying out any
work on the unit: follow
instructions in the
operating manual.

Always keep these symbols on the
unit in a legible state.

Symbols in this manual

The following symbol is used in this
manual:

Caution Danger

These symbols refer to dangers
associated with the described activity
which may cause injury and/or
damage.

Graphical representations

The graphical representations may
deviate slightly in detail from the
purchased unit.

Assembling the unit

Attention!

When unpacking this unit, exercise
extreme caution. Some components
are very heavy and several persons or
a hoist are required.

Attaching the wheels

Fig. 1
Jack up the tank module by approx.
20–30 cm. Remove the plastic
transportation caps from the outsides
of the wheels. Remove cotter pin,
hexagon castellated nut and washer
from each axle.

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3

1

11

10

8

9

1 Bolts
2 Mudguard (optional)
3 Lock washer
4 Hexagon nut
5 Hydraulic tank
6 Washer
7 Wheel
8 Castellated nut
9 Cotter pin
10 Cap
11 Washer
Note: Before attaching the wheels,
it is recommended to polish the axles
with emery cloth.

• Place the wheels, with the tyre
valve on the outside, onto the
respective axle ends.
Push on the washer and secure
with a castellated nut.

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5

6

7

Fig.1

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