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Stand behind the reservoir tank. See Figure 11.
Operate the control handle with your right hand
and stabilize the log, if necessary, with your left
hand.
Figure 11
Before Each Use
•
Remove the vent plug and check hydraulic fluid
level. Refill it 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.
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Attach spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Operating the Log Splitter
WARNING= Wear leather work gloves,
safety shoes and safety glasses to operate
the _ogsplitter. Watch your tooting 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 rolling away.
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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 holding the
sides of the log with your free hand. Never place
your hands between the log and the splitting
wedge.
•
Only one adult should stabilize the log and
operate the control handle so that the operator
has full controlover the log and the wedge.
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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
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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 hitch to a
towing vehicle. Make certain to latch 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.
Refer to Page 3.
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