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Usea flexible "spider" typecoupling b etween
engine andpump drive shafts.
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Keep hoses clearandunblocked.
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Bleed airoutofhoses before operating.
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Flush andclean hydraulic s ystem before starting
afteranymalfunction orservicing.
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Use"pipe dope" onallhydraulic f ittings.
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Allow timeforwarm-up b efore splitting w ood.
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Prime thepump before initial s tart-up b yturning
overtheengine withspark plugdisconnected.
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Split w ood withthegrain (lengthwise) only.
Never:
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Use when fluid is below 20 ° F or above 150 ° F.
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Use a solid engine/pump
coupling.
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Operate through relief valve for more than
several seconds.
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Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve
settings without pressure gauges.
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Operate with air in hydraulic system.
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Use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
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Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
Using TheLogSplitter
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Place the log splitter on level, dry, and solid
ground.
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Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical
position and lock in place with the appropriate
locking rod.
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Block the front and back of both wheels.
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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.
VerticalPosition
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Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the
beam and 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 8.
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Stand in front of the log splitter to operate the
control handle and to stabilize the log.
HorizontalPosition
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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 8.
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Stand behind the reservoir tank to operate the
control handle and to stabilize the log.
Beam Lock
Figure 8
TransportingThe 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.
See Figure 8.
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Attach coupler hitch to a class I or higher 1-7/8"
ball on the towing vehicle, making certain to latch
securely.
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Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
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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 the vehicle.
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