Safe Operating Practices - Toro 22606 Manuel D'installation

This product complies to the US National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) for street legal trailer.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth
defects, or other reproductive harm.
This spark ignition system complies with Canadian ICES-
002.
In some areas there are local, state, or federal regulations
requiring that a spark arrester be used on the engine of this
machine, a spark arrester is incorporated with the muffler
assembly. Genuine Toro spark arresters are approved by the
USDA Forestry Service.
This engine is equipped with a spark arrester muffler. It is
a violation of California Public Resource Code Section
4442 to use or operate the engine on any forest-covered,
brush-covered, or grass-covered land without a spark
arrester muffler maintained in working order, or the
engine constricted, equipped, and maintained for the
prevention of fire. Other states or federal areas may have
similar laws.
The enclosed Engine Owner's Manual is supplied for
information regarding the US Environmental Protection
Agency (EPA) and the California Emission Control
Regulation of emission systems, maintenance, and
warranty. Replacements may be ordered through the
engine manufacturer.
INTRODUCTION
This log splitter can operate in the horizontal or vertical
position. It is designed to split wood logs cut to a size to fit
within the machine splitting wedge opening. It is not intended
to split rock, metal, or any materials other than wood. The log
splitter can be towed behind a vehicle equipped with an
appropriate ball hitch.
You may contact Toro directly at www.Toro.com for product
and accessory information, help finding a dealer, or to register
your product.
Read this information carefully to learn how to operate and
maintain your product properly and to avoid injury and
product damage. You are responsible for operating the
product properly and safely.
Whenever you need service, genuine Toro parts, or additional
information, contact an Authorized Service Dealer or Toro
Customer Service and have the model and serial numbers of
your product ready. Write the numbers in the space provided.
This Manual identifies potential hazards and has safety
messages identified by the safety alert symbol, (Figure 1)
which signals a hazard that may cause serious injury or death
if you do not follow the recommended precautions.
1. Safety alert symbol
This manual uses two other words to highlight information.
Important calls attention to special mechanical information
and Note emphasizes general information worthy of special
attention.
Tire Information
The tire identification number (TIN) is branded into the
sidewall of all street legal tires (Figure 2).
1. Tire identification number (TIN)
SAFETY
Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent
upon the awareness, concern, and proper training of the
personnel involved in the operation, transport,
maintenance, and storage of the machine. Improper use or
maintenance of the machine can result in injury or death.
To reduce the potential for injury or death, comply with
the following safety instructions.

Safe Operating Practices

This product is capable of crushing and amputating hands and
feet. Always follow all safety instructions to avoid serious
injury or death.
WARNING
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, an odorless,
deadly poison that can kill you.
Do not run the engine indoors or in an enclosed area.
If you believe that your vehicle* has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying The Toro
Company.
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Figure 1
Figure 2