Before Each Use; Operating The Log Splitter; Transporting The Log Splitter - Craftsman 247.794510 Owner's Manual

Stand behindthe reservoirtank. See Figure11.
Operate the controlhandlewith yourdght hand
and stab ze the og, f necessary,with yourlef_
hand.
Figure 11
Before Each Use
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Remove the vent plugand checkhydraulic fluid
level. Refillif necessary.
Check engine oillevel. Refillif necessary.
Fillup gasolineif necessary.
Lubricatewithengine oil the beam area where
splittingwedge will slide. Do not use grease to
lubricate.Make sure to lubricateboththe front
and the back ofthe beam face.
Attachspark plug wire to the sparkplug.
Operating the Log Splitter
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WARNING: Wear leatherwork gloves,
safety shoesand safetyglassestooperate
the logsplitter.Watch yourfooting during
operation and whilehandlingthe log.
• Placethe logsplitteron a dry,firm,levelsurface.
• Blockthe frontand back ofthe wheelswhen
operating(andwhen stodng)to preventit from
movingor rollingaway.
• Lockin eitherthe hodzontalorverticalposition.
Set the enginethrottleat maximumspeed.
Placethe logagainstthe end plate.Only split
woodinthe directionof thegrain.
• Stabilizethe log, when needed, by holdingthe
sidesofthe logwith yourfree hand. Never place
yourhandsbetweenthe logand the splitting
wedge.
Only one adult should stabilize the log and
operate the control handle so thattheoperator
hasfull controlover the logand the wedge.
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WARNING: Ifthe hydraulic fluid becomes
veryhot at any time duringthe operation,
stopthe unitand allow the fluid to cool
down. Otherwisethe performance of your
log splitter willbe affected.
Transporting the Log Splitter
Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make
certain the beam is locked securely with the
hodzontal beam lock.
Raise or lower jack stand to attach the hitch to a
towing vehicle. Make certain to {atch securely.
Remove spring pin and clevis pin securing the
jack stand to the tongue assembly and pivot the
jack stand to transport position. Secure with
hardware just removed.
Attach the safety chains to the towing vehicle,
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