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BE-LS40TS390 USER MANUAL
WARNING
When starting a warm engine, the muffler and surrounding areas are hot and can cause a burn.
Do not touch.
Never remove partially split wood from the wedge with your hands. Fingers may become trapped
between split wood.
Always keep the rear support leg down, and secure by lock pin at any working position.
Do not tow faster than 45mph and check local, state requirements before towing on any public road.
Figure 4-3
Horizontal Position
1. Rotate the vertical beam down. See Figure 4-3.
Pivot beam to the horizontal position. The beam
will lock automatically in horizontal position.
2. Stand behind the reservoir tank to operate control
handle and to stabilize the log.
Vertical Position
1. Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the
beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position.
2. Stand in front of the unit to operate the control
handle and to stabilize the log. See Figure 4-4.
Transporting
IMPORTANT: Always turn fuel valve to 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 pin.
2. Rotate up the Rear Support Leg, secure by Lock
Pin.
3. Swing Jockey Wheel up, See Figure 4-5.
4. Attach coupler hitch to a class I or higher ball on a
towing vehicle; latch securely.
1) If coupler hitch does not fit on ball: Turn
adjustment nut one turn counter-clockwise.
2) If coupler hitch is too loose on ball: Turn
adjustment nut one turn clockwise.
5. Connect the safety chains to the towing vehicle.
Figure 4-4
Figure 4-5