Usingthelog Splitter - Craftsman 247.77466 Operator's Manual

Nevnr:
Use when fluid is below 20 ° F or above 150 ° F.
Use a solid engine/pump coupling.
Operate through relief valve for more than
several seconds.
Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve
settings without pressure gauges.
Operate with air in hydraulic system.
Use teflon tape on hydraufic fittings.
Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
Attempt to remove partially split wood from the
wedge with your hands. Fully retract wedge to
dislodge wood with Jogdislodger.
UsingTheLog Splitter
Place the log splitter on level, dry, and solid
ground.
Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical
position and lock in place with the appropriate
locking rod.
Block the front and back of both wheels.
Place the log against the end plate and only split
wood in the direction of the grain.
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.
Only one adult should stabilize the k)g and
operate the control handle, so the operator has
fun control over stabilizing the log and movement
of the splitting wedge.
ControlHandlePositions
Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to
split wood.
Release the control handle to stop the wedge
movement.
Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge.
Log Oislodger
The log dislodger is designed to remove any
partially split wood from the wedge. This may
occur while splitting large diameter wood or
freshly cut wood.
WARNING: Never remove partially split wood
from the wedge with your hands. Fingers may
become trapped between split wood.
To remove partially split wood from wedge, move
control handle to REVERSE position until wedge
is fully retracted to allow split wood portion to
contact the log dislodger.
Once removed from wedge with log dislodger,
split wood from opposite end or in another
k)cation.
Vertical Position
Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the
beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position.
To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out
on the vertical beam lock and pivot it to secure
the beam. See Figure 8.
Stand in front of the log splitter to operate the
control handle and to stabilize the log.
Horizootnl Position
Pull the vertical beam lock out and pivot it down.
Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.
The beam win lock automaticaNy in horizontal
position. See Figure 8.
Stand behind the reservoir tank to operate the
control handle and to stabilize the Jog.
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Beam Lock
Beam Lock
Figure 8
TransportingThe Log Splitter
Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make
certain the beam is locked securely with the
horizontal beam lock.
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.
See Figure 8.
Attach coupler hitch to a class I or higher 2" ball
on the towing vehicle, making certain to latch
securely.
Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
Do not tow faster than 45mph and check local,
state, and federal requirements before towing on
any public road.
NOTE: Use caution when backing up. It is
recommended to use a spotter outside tbe vehicle.