Iron & Oak BH2W2015GX, Owner'S Manual

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Moving & Towing to Job Site
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WARNING
The log splitter is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.
Follow the instructions below for safely moving and towing the log splitter.
Moving the log splitter
1. Engine Off
IMPORTANT:
Make sure log splitter engine is off.
Never move the log splitter with its engine running.
2. Fuel Valve Off Turn fuel valve off to prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel
leakage.
3. Move Log Splitter
to Work Site or
Tow Hitch
Roll the splitter by hand either directly to chosen work site or to vehicle hitch for
towing.
(See instructions on p. 17 on selecting a work site.)
Important Safety Instructions:

Hills . Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand -- use a towing vehicle.

No riding . Never allow anyone to sit or ride on the log splitter.

No cargo . Never transport cargo or wood on the log splitter.
Towing:
1. Read Instructions Review towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual.
2. Check Tires Make sure tires are fully inflated and in good operating condition.
See tire sidewall for recommended tire pressure.
WARNING :
●
Do not over-inflate tires. Serious injury can occur if tire explodes.
●
When seating a bead after repair, do not exceed 30 PSI. Pressures higher than 30 PSI
can cause the tire and wheel to rupture and explode.
3. Turn Engine Off Turn engine off.
Never move the log splitter with the engine running.
4. Turn Fuel Valve
Off
Turn fuel valve off.
This will prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel leakage.