c.
Stand in front of the log splitter
to operate the
control
handle and to stabilize
the log. See Fig. 5-2.
c.
Stand behind the reservoir
tank to operate the
control
handle and to stabilize
the log. See Fig. 5-4.
4.
Figure 5-2
To place the beam in the Horizontal Position proceed as
follows:
a.
Pull the vertical
beam lock out and rotate it down.
Pivot the beam to the horizontal
position.
b.
The horizontal
beam lock is self-locking.
The spring
loaded lock will snap into place when the beam is
lowered
into position.
See Fig. 5-3.
Horizontal Beam Lock
Figure 5-3
Figure 5-4
4.
Place the log against
the end plate and only split the wood
in the direction
of the grain.
5.
To stabilize
the log, place your hand only on the sides of
the log.
_
ARNING!
Never placea
hand on the end
between
the log and the splitting
wedge.
6.
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.
7.
Move the control
handle FORWARD or DOWN to split the
wood.
8.
Release the control
handle to stop the wedge
movement.
9.
Move the control
handle BACK or UP to return the wedge.
10.
To remove
partially
split wood from wedge,
move the
control
handle to the REVERSEposition
until the wedge
is
fully retracted
to allow split wood
portion
to contact
the
log dislodger.
_
ARNING!
Never remove partially
split wood from
the wedge
with your hands. Fingers may become
trapped
between
the split wood.
11.
Once removed
from the wedge
with the log dislodger,
split
the wood from the opposite
end or in another
location.
Transporting the LogSplitter
NOTE:Always
turn the fuel valve to the OFF position
before
transporting
the log splitter.
1.
Lower the beam to its horizontal
position.
Make certain the
beam is locked securely with the horizontal
beam lock.
2.
Remove the spring clip and clevis pin from the jack stand.
3.
Support
the tongue
and pivot the jack stand up against the
tongue.
See Fig. 5-5.
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SECTION
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OPERATION