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• Useaflexible"spider"typecouplingbetween
engineandpumpdriveshafts.
• Keephosesclearandunblocked.
• Bleedairoutofhosesbeforeoperating.
• Flushandcleanhydraulicsystembeforestarting
afteranymalfunctionorservicing.
• Use"pipedope"onallhydraulicfittings.
• Allowtimeforwarm-upbeforesplittingwood.
• Primethepumpbeforeinitialstart-upbyturning
overtheenginewithsparkplugdisconnected.
• Splitwoodwiththegrain(lengthwise)only.
Never:
• Use when fluidis below20 ° F or above 150° F.
• Use a solid engine/pump coupling.
• Operate through relief valve for more than
several seconds.
• Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve
settings without pressure gauges.
• Operate with air in hydraulic system.
• Use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
• Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
UsingTheLogSplitter
• Place the log splitter on level, dry, and solid
ground.
• Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical
position and lock in place with the appropriate
locking rod.
• Block the front and back of both wheels.
• Place the log against the end plate and only split
wood in the direction of the grain.
• 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.
• 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 HandlePositions
• Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to
split wood.
• Release the control handle to stop the wedge
movement.
• Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge.
VerticalPosition
• Pullthe horizontal beam lockout to release the
beam and pivot the beam to the verticalposition.
• To lock the beam inthe verticalposition, pull out
on the vertical beam lockand pivotitto secure
the beam. See Figure 8.
• Stand in front ofthe logsplitterto operate the
controlhandle and to stabilizethe log.
HorizontalPosition
• Pullthe verticalbeam lock out and pivot itdown.
Pivotthe beam tothe horizontal position.
• To lock the beam in the horizontal position, pull
out on the horizontal beam lock and pivot itto
secure the beam. See Figure 8.
• Stand behind the reservoir tank to operate the
control handle and to stabilize the log.
Beam Lock
Figure 8
TransportingThe Log Splitter
• Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make
certain the beam is locked securely with the
horizontal beam lock.
• 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.
• Attach coupler hitch to a class I or higher 1-7/8"
ball on the towing vehicle, making certain to latch
securely.
• Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
• 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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