Swisher LS67528S User Manual

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OWNER’S

MANUAL

MODEL NO.

LS67528S

LOG SPLITTER

IMPORTANT

Read and follow all Safety
Precautions and Instructions
before operating this
equipment.

Rev. 05-019

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LIMITED WARRANTY

them by the individual engine manufacturer. Any engine service difficulty is

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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

8183. The model number, serial number,

date of purchase, and the name of the authorized Swisher dealer from whom you purchased the mower will

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

ranty may last, so the above limitations

or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other

Moss Act of

The manufacturer’s warranty to the original consumer purchaser is: This product is free from defects in
materials and workmanship for a period of two (2) years 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:

1) Engine Warranty All engines utilized on our products have a separate warranty extended to

the responsibility of the engine manufacturer and in no way is Swisher
Mower Co., Inc. or its agents responsible for the engine warranty. The
Briggs & Stratton Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-233-3723. The
Tecumseh Engine Service Hot-Line is 1-800-558-5402.

2) Commercial Use The warranty period for any product used for commercial or rental is limited
to ninety (90) days from the date of original purchase.

3) Limitations This warranty applies only to products which have been properly assembled,
adjusted, and operated in accordance with the instructions contained within
this manual. This warranty does not apply to any product of Swisher Mower
Co., Inc., that has been subject to alteration, misuse, abuse, improper
assembly or installation, shipping damage, or to normal wear of the product.

4) Exclusions Excluded from this warranty are normal wear, normal adjustments, and
normal maintenance. The pump, valve and cylinder each carry separate
manufacture’s warranties. The valve and cylinder both carry a one (1) year
limited warranty. The pump carries a two (2) year limited warranty.

In the event you have a claim under this warranty, you must return the product to an authorized servi

concerning this warranty, please contact us toll-free at 1-800-222-

be needed before any warranty claim can be processed.

THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO

consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied war

rights, which vary from state-to-state. This is a limited warranty as defined by the Magnuson-

1975.

Please fill out the serial numbers and model numbers for both the engine and the log splitter on the back

page of this manual.

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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. This machine can amputate hands, feet, and throw objects.
Failure to observe the following safety instructions could result in serious injury or death.

WARNING: The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the state of

California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

DANGER: Your log splitter was built to be operated according to the rules for safe operation in
this manual. As 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.

• Read the manual. Learn to operate this equipment in a safe manner.

• Do not under any circumstances alter this log splitter. This equipment was designed and

engineered in accordance with operating instructions. Altering this equipment, or using
this equipment in such a way as to circumvent its design capabilities and capacities, could
result in serious injury or fatality and WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.

• Allow only responsible adults who have read this manual to operate this machine. Never
allow children to operate this machine.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Always wear protective gear such as safety goggles, protective hearing device, steel-toed
shoes, and tight-fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs.

• 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.

• Familiarize yourself with all of the controls in a safe environment before starting to work
with this machine.

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Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Do not check for leaks with your

cardboard or wood over the suspected

IF injured by escaping fluid, see a doctor at once. Serious

Never place hands or feet between log and splitting wedge or between log and ram during

hand. Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin, causing serious
personal injury. Leaks can be located by passing a piece of
leak and looking for discoloration.

infection or reaction can develop if proper medical treatment is not administered
immediately.

• Split only one log at a time. Never attempt to split two logs on top of each other.

• 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.

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forward or reverse stroke.

• 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.

• Only use your hands to operate the control lever. Never use foot, knee, rope or any
extension device.

• Always keep fingers clear of splits that open in log during splitter operation.

• When splitter is in the return mode, keep hands off the machine.

• Only operate splitter on level ground, not on the side of a hill. It could tip, or rolling

logs, poor footing, etc. could cause an accident.

• Never operate or allow someone to operate this equipment while under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.

• Always block the wheels to prevent movement while using splitter.

• Never operate your splitter on wet, muddy, or icy surfaces. Safe footing is essential in

preventing accidents.

• Never operate your splitter while it is attached to the tow vehicle.

• Never make adjustments or repairs with the engine running.

• Never attempt to split woods across the grain. Some types of wood may burst or fly out

of your splitter and result in injury.

• 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.

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