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Assembly & Set-Up
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Contents of Carton
• Log Splitter (1) • Operator’s Manual (1) • Engine Operator’s Manual (1)
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models. Features may vary
by model. Not all features in this manual are applicable to all models and
the model depicted may differ from yours.
IMPORTANT: A minimum of two people are recommended to assemble
this unit.
WARNING! Do not remove the beam support or
attempt to remove the machine from the crate until after
you have completed all assembly steps. See Figure 3-1.
Figure 3-1
WARNING! Use extreme caution when unpacking this
machine. It is very heavy and may require additional
people to assist in removing the log splitter from the crate.
NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the log
splitter are from the operating position only. Exceptions, if any, will be
specified.
Unpacking & Assembling the Log Splitter
Tools Required
• Safety Glasses
• Two /” Wrenches (or Adjustable Wrenches)
• Leather Safety Gloves
• Wire Cutters, Tin Snips or Utility Knife
• Pry Bar and/or Claw Hammer
• Hole Punch
Crate Disassembly
1. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to loosen and remove the top of the
crate.
2. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to remove the four sides of the
crate, beginning with the short sides (or front and back side of the
log splitter) and then the long sides (or left and rides side of the
log splitter. Set the sides of the crate aside to avoid injury.
3. Remove the large plastic cover, if present, and discard.
WARNING! Do NOT remove any supports or cut any
straps securing the log splitter to the crate at this time.
Only remove straps and/or supports when instructed to do
so.
4. Inspect the bottom of the crate for any protruding staples or
wood splinters and remove.
5. Remove and set aside any loose parts included with the log
splitter.
Repositioning the Tongue Tube
For shipping purposes, the tongue tube is secured to the log splitter
frame near its center. To reposition it, refer to Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3
and proceed as follows:
Figure 3-2
1. Cut the straps securing the tongue tube to the beam support.
2. Remove the pair of hex screws and flange nuts securing the
tongue tube to the log splitter frame.
3. Carefully slide the tongue tube toward the front of the machine.
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