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Lockthebeam inthevertical position, bypulling
outonthevertical beam lockand
pivoting itto
the left. See Figure 11.
Stand in front of the log splitter. Operate the
control handle with your right hand and stabilize
the log, if necessary, with your left hand. See
Figure 11.
Vertical Position
Horizontal Position
Figure 11
Horizontal
Pull the vertical beam lock out and pivot it down.
Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.
Lock the beam in the horizontal position, by
pulling out on the horizontal beam lock and
pivoting it upwards.
Stand behind the reservoirtank. See Figure 11.
Operate the control handle with your right hand
and stabilize the log, ifnecessary, with your left
hand.
Before Each Use
•
Remove the vent plug and check hydraulicfluid
level. Refill if necessary.
•
Check engine oil level, Refill if necessary.
•
Fill up gasoline if necessary.
•
Lubricate with engine oil the beam area where
splitting wedge will slide. Do not use grease to
lubricate. Make sure to lubricate both the front
and the back of the beam face.
•
Attach spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Operating
the Log Splitter
A
WARNING: Wear leather work gloves,
safety shoes and safety glasses to operate
the log splitter.Watch your footing during
operation and while handling the log.
•
Place the log splitter on a dry, firm, level surface.
•
Block the front and back of the wheels when
operating (and when storing)to prevent it from
moving or rollingaway.
•
Lock in either the horizontal or vertical position.
•
Set the engine throttle at maximum speed.
•
Place the log against the end plate. Only split
wood in the direction of the grain,
•
Stabilize the log when needed by touching the
sides of the log with your free hand. Never place
your hands between the logand the splitting
wedge.
•
Only one adult should stabilize the log and
operate the control handle so that the operator
has full control over the log and the wedge.
&
WARNING: If the hydraulic fluid becomes
very hot at any time during the operation,
stop the unit and allow the fluid to cool
down. Otherwise the performance of your
log splitter will be affected.
Transporting
the Log Splitter
•
Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make
certain the beam is locked securely with the
horizontal beam lock.
•
Raise or lower jack stand to attach the hitchto a
towing vehicle. Make certain to latch securely.
•
Remove spring pin and clevis pin securing the
jack stand to the tongue assembly and pivotthe
jack stand to transport position,Secure with
hardware just removed,
Attach the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
Refer to instructionsfor safe towing on page 3 of
this manual.
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