BE-LS40TS390 USER MANUAL
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11. Allow time for warm-up before splitting wood.
12. Prime the pump before initial start-up by turning over the engine with spark plug disconnected (if not
already done at factory).
13. Split wood along the grain (lengthwise) only.
Never:
1. Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.
2. Use a solid engine /pump coupling.
3. Operate through relief valve for long.
4. Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings without pressure gauges.
5. Operate with air in hydraulic system.
6. Use Teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
7. Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
8. Attempt to remove partially split wood from the wedge with your hands. Fully retract wedge to dislodge
wood with log dislodger
Raising The Beam
1. Use control handle to run wedge up and down beam 6 to 8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid, which
will warm and thin the fluid.
2. Place log splitter on a firm, level surface. To raise the beam for vertical operation:
1) Pull out the horizontal beam lock pin on two bar.
2) Release the beam.
3) Move the beam to the vertical position.
To lower the beam:
1. Pull out the vertical beam lock on the reservoir tank.
2. Pivot beam lock down to release the beam.
3. Carefully pull back on beam and lower it to the horizontal position.The horizontal beam lock will lock
automatically. See Figure 4-1.
WARNING
Always KEEP REAR SUPPORT LEG DOWN AND SECURE BY LOCK PIN AT VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL
USING.
Transporting the Log Splitter
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.
WARNING
Do not tow faster than 45mph and check local, state requirements
before towing on any public road.
NOTE: Use caution when backing up. It is recommended to use a spotter outside the vehicle.