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SECTION3: KNOWYOURLOGSPLITTER
Compare the illustration in Figure 7 below with the controls on your log splitter, and get familiar with its features
before starting to operate. Know how to stop the machine quickly in the event of an emergency.
Cylind_
Jack Stand
Beam Lock
Tail Light
Control Handle
Beam Assembly
Cradle
How it works
Reversel_
TO retuln wedtge
Neutra_ To stop
lit wood
Contro_ I _
Handle Forwar_
Hodzontal
Beam Lock
Vertical
BeamLock
ControlHandle
The control handle has three positions. See Figure 7.
• Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to
move wedge down to split wood.
NOTE: Control handle will return to neutral position as
soon as handle is released.
• Release the control handle to stop the wedge
movement.
• Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge toward the cylinder. The control handle will
lock in the disengaged position. It will return to
neutral automatically when the return stroke is
complete.
BeamLocks
These two locks, as their name suggests, are used to
secure the beam in the horizontal or the vertical
position. The vertical beam lock is located next to the oil
filter. The horizontal beam lock is located on the beam
support latch bracket. See Figure 7.
Figure 7
EngineControls
See the accompanying engine manual for the location
and function of the controls on the engine.
StoppingEngine
• Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
• Turn off the engine switch, if so equipped.
• Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine
manual before operating your machine.
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