Cylinder
Log
Control Handle
Dislodger
Tongue
BeamAssembly
V
Jack Stand
Vertical
Beam
Log
Lock
Cradle
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HorizontalBeam Lock
Figure 4-1
Readthis operator'smanualand safety rulesbeforeoperatingyour
log splitter.Comparethe illustrations belowwith your equipment t o
familiarizeyourselfwith the locationof variouscontrolsand adjust-
ments.Savethis manualfor futurereference.
The operationof any log splittercanresult in foreignobjectsbeing
thrownintothe eyes,whichcan result in severeeyedamage.Always
wearsafetyglasses,for operatingthis equipmentor whileperforming
anyadjustmentsor repairson it.
Vertical Beam Lock
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Be familiarwith all controlsand their properoperation.Knowhowto
stop the machne and d sengagethem qu ck y.
Beam Locke
Thesetwo locks,as their namesuggests,are usedto securethe beam
in the horizontalor the verticalposition.The verticalbeam lock is
locatednext to the oil filter.The horizontalbeamlock is locatedon the
beamsupport latch bracket.See Figure4-1.
MEETS
ANSI SAFETY
STANDARDS
CraftsmanLog Splittersconformto the safetystandardof the AmericanNationalStandardsInstitute(ANSI).
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