CAUTION: Turn Fuel Shut Off Valve to the “Off” position before towing to
avoid flooding the engine.
NOTE: The engine‘s maximum speed is factory preset at 3600 RPM as the no
load speed. The throttle should be set at the maximum speed for wood splitting
to reach the horsepower required for the pump.
WARNING: Review safety information related to operation of the log
splitter on pages 4-10 of this manual. Make sure that you have the
recommended personal protective equipment described on page 4.
1. Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels. Make
sure that the suction port on the tank is always on the lower side of the log
splitter.
2. For horizontal operation place a log on the beam against the foot plate.
Make sure the log is securely on the foot plate and against the beam. To
split wood in the vertical position, release the pin on the beam latch located
on the front end of the beam. Carefully tilt the beam up until the foot plate
is sitting squarely on the ground and the log splitter is stable. Place the
log on the foot plate against the beam. When the beam is returned to the
horizontal position make sure the beam latch is securely locked down.
3. With the engine running, depress the valve handle so that the cylinder will
drive the wedge into the log. Extend the cylinder until the log splits or to the
end of its stroke. If the log has not completely split after the cylinder has
reached the end of its extension, retract the cylinder.
IMPORTANT:
Leaving the valve in the “actuate” position at the end of the
stroke may damage the pump. Always use extra care when splitting logs with
unsquare ends.
Store manuals in the Manual Cannister attached to the beam of the log
splitter or file in a safe place for future reference.
CAUTION
WARNING
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
