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WARNING: Do not fill closer than 1/2 inch of
top of fuel tank to prevent spills and to allow
for fuel expansion. If gasoline is accidently
spilled, move log splitter away from area of
spill. Avoid creating any source of ignition
until gasoline vapors have disappeared.
Starting Engine
Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to the
spark plug.
•
Place the throttle control lever in START
position.
•
Push the primer three times, wait about two
seconds between each push. In cold weather
with temperatures below 55 ° F, prime engine
five times.
•
Grasp the starter handle and pull rope out slowly
until engine reaches start of the compression
cycle (rope will pull slightly harder at this point).
Let the rope rewind slowly.
Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm
stroke. Keep a firm grip on the starter handle.
Let rope rewind slowly. Do not let starter handle
snap back against starter.
NOTE: If engine does not fire after three attempts,
repeat above instructions.
Stopping
Engine
•
Move throttle control lever to STOP position.
Disconnect spark plug wire and move away
from spark plug to prevent accidental starting
while equipment is unattended.
Raising and Lowering Beam
W,c.,
Beam
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•
Use control handle to run wedge up and down
beam 6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid,
which will warm and thin the fluid.
Place log splitter on a firm, level surface.
•
To raise the beam: Pull out the beam lock on
the tongue and pivot it down to release the
beam.
Move the beam to the vertical position. Secure it
with the beam lock on the reservoir tank
assembly. See Figure 9.
•
To lower the beam: Pull out the beam lock on
the reservoir tank.
Pivot beam lock down to release the beam.
Carefully pull back on beam and lower it to the
horizontal position. See Figure 9.
•
Pull out the beam lock on the tongue, pivot it
upwards and release it to hold the beam. Make
certain it is latched securely.
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WARNING: Always use the log splitter in the
vertical position only when splitting heavy
logs.
Operating
Position
Vertical
Pull the horizontal beam lock out and pivot it
down to release the beam. Pivot the beam to the
vertical position.
Lock the beam in the vertical position, by pulling
out on the vertical beam lock and pivoting it to
the left. See Figure 10.
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 10.
Tongue
Horizontal
Beam Lock
Figure 9
Figure 10
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.
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