Before Each Use - Performance BUILT LGS13 Instrucción & Ensamblaje

TRANSPORTING THE LOG SPLITTER
IMPORTANT: Always turn the fuel valve to the OFF position and rotate up the support leg, attach to
the vehicle tow plate and secure with the lock pin.
NOTE: Use caution when backing up. It is recommended to use a spotter outside the vehicle. Do not
exceed 5 MPH when towing the splitter

Before Each Use

1. Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level.
2. Check engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
3. Fill up gasoline if necessary.
4. Lubricate the beam area where splitting wedge will slide with engine oil. Do not use grease to
lubricate. Make sure to lubricate both the front and back of the beam face.
5. Attach spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Using the Log Splitter
1. Place the log splitter on level, dry ground.
2. Place the log against the wedge and split the wood in the grain direction only.
3. To stabilize the log, place your hand only on sides of log. Never place hand on the end between
the log and the splitting wedge.
4. Only one adult should stabilize the log and operate the control handle, so the operator has full
control over the log and the splitting wedge.
Control Handle
1. Move control handle FORWARD to split wood.
2. Release the control handle to return the wedge.
WARNING: Never remove partially split wood from the wedge with your hands. Fingers
may become trapped between split wood.
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