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Place the log against the end plate and only split
wood in the direction of the grain.
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When necessary to stabilize the log, place your
hand only on sides of log. NEVER place hand on
the end between the log and splitting wedge.
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Only one adult should stabilize the log and operate
the control handle, so the operator has full control
over stabilizing the log and movement of the
splitting wedge.
Control Handle Positions
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Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to split
wood.
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Release the control handle to stop the wedge
movement.
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Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge.
Vertical Position
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Pull the horizontal beam lock out and pivot it down
to release the beam. Pivot the beam to the vertical
position.
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To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on
the vertical beam lock and pivot it to secure the
beam. See Figure 13.
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Stand in front of the log splitter to operate the
control handle and to stabilize the log.
Figure 13
SECTION 5: ADJUSTING YOUR LOG SPLITTER
WARNING: Do not at any time make any
adjustments without first stopping engine,
disconnecting
grounding it against the engine.
Wedge Plate Adjustment
As normal wear occurs, adjust the bolts on the side of
the wedge plate to eliminate the excess space between
the wedge plate and beam. See Figure 15.
spark
plug
wire,
Horizontal Position
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Pull the vertical beam lock out and pivot it down.
Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.
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To lock the beam in the horizontal position, pull out
on the horizontal beam lock and pivot it to secure
the beam. See Figure 14.
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Stand behind the reservoir tank to operate the
control handle and to stabilize the log.
Transporting The Log Splitter
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Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make
certain the beam is locked securely with the
horizontal beam lock.
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Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from jack
stand. Support the tongue and pivot the jack stand
up against the tongue. Secure with the spring clip
and clevis pin previously removed.
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Attach the hitch to a towing vehicle, making certain
to latch securely.
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Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
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Plug in the taillights as instructed in the taillight kit
manual included with your log splitter.
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Loosen the jam nuts on the two adjustment bolts on
the side of the gib plate. Turn the adjustment bolts
and
in until snug and then back them off slowly until the
wedge assembly will slide on the beam.
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Tighten the jam nuts securely against the gib plate
to hold the adjustment bolts in this position.
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Figure 14
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