BE-LS40TS390 USER MANUAL
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WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all instructions and warnings on the machine and in this manual before
operating.
Wear leather work gloves, safety shoes, ear protection, and safety glasses when operating a log splitter.
Ensure safe footing.
WARNING
Use extreme care when handling gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable and the vapors are explosive.
Never fuel machine indoors or while the engine is hot or running.
Control Handle
The control handle has three positions. See Figure 4-2.
• FORWARD: Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to move wedge to
split wood.
NOTE: Control handle will return to neutral position as soon as handle is
released. (Forward Position only)
• NEUTRAL: Release the control handle or move the lever to neutral position
to stop the wedge movement.
• REVERSE: Move control handle BACK or UP to return the wedge toward
the cylinder. The control handle stays in the return (Reverse) position and
returns to neutral automatically when fully retracted.
NOTE: Reverse position may also be operated back to neutral position
manually, if necessary.
Stopping Engine
1. Move throttle control handle to STOP or OFF position.
2. Turn off the engine switch.
3. Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the engine to prevent unintended starting.
IMPORTANT: Your log splitter may be shipped without motor oil in the engine. You MUST check and add the
oil before operating. Be careful not to overfill.
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in the engine manual packed with your log splitter.
Read instructions carefully.
IMPORTANT:
Your log splitter is shipped with motor oil in the engine. However, you MUST check the oil level
before operating. Be careful not to overfill.
NOTE: Gasoline can be added to the engine when the log splitter is in either the horizontal or vertical
position. However, there are less obstructions when the unit is in the vertical position.
Starting Engine
1. Attach spark plug wire to spark plug. Make certain the metal cap on the end of the spark plug wire is
fastened securely over metal tip of the spark plug.
2. Turn fuel valve, if equipped, to the ON position.
3. Move choke lever, if equipped, to CHOKE position.
4. If the engine is equipped with a primer, follow instructions in the engine manual to prime it.
5. Turn the throttle control handle to the FAST position.
6. Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope will
pull slightly harder at this point).
7. Pull rope with a rapid, full arm stroke. Keep firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly. Repeat
until engine cranks.
8. After engine starts, move choke lever (if equipped) to OFF position. Place throttle lever to the speed
desired.
9. In cold weather, run wedge up or down beam 6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid.
To split
wood
To stop
wedge
To return
wedge
Neutral
Forw
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Revers
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Figure 4-2