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SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Gas and Oil Fill-Up
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Service the engine with gasoline and oil as
instructed in the engine manual packed with your
log splitter. Read instructions carefully.
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
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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.
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Turn the fuel valve to the ON position.
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Move choke lever to CHOKE position.
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Turn the throttle control lever to the FAST position.
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Grasp starter handle and pull rope out slowly until
engine reaches start of compression cycle (rope
will pull slightly harder at this point).
•
Pull rope with a rapid, full arm stroke. Keep firm grip
on starter handle. Let rope rewind slowly. Repeat
until engine cranks.
•
After engine starts, move choke lever to OFF
position. Place throttle lever to the speed desired.
For best performance, the engine is designed to be
operated at the FAST throttle position.
•
If weather is cold, run wedge up or down beam 6 to
8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid.
Before Each Use
•
Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level.
Refill if necessary.
•
Check engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
•
Fill up gasoline if necessary.
•
Lubricate with engine oil the beam area where
splitting wedge will slide. Do not use grease to
lubricate. Make sure to lubricate both the front and
the back of the beam face.
•
Attach spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Using the Log Splitter
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Place the log splitter on level, dry ground.
•
Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical
position and lock in place with the appropriate
locking rod.
•
Block the front and back of both wheels.
•
Place the log against the end plate and only split
wood in the direction of the grain.
•
To stabilize the log, place your hand only on sides
of log.
Never place hand
on the end between the
log and the splitting wedge.
•
Only one adult should stabilize the log and operate
the control handle, so the operator has full control
over the log and the splitting wedge.
Control Handle
1.
Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to split
wood.
2.
Release the control handle to stop the wedge
movement.
3.
Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge.
Vertical Position
•
Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the
beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position.
•
To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on
the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the
beam. See Figure 7.
•
Stand in front of the unit to operate the control
handle and to stabilize the log. See Figure 8A.
Figure 8
WARNING:
Read, understand, and follow all
instructions and warnings on the machine and
in this manual before operating.
WARNING:
Wear leather work gloves,
safety shoes, ear protection, and safety
glasses when operating 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.
WARNING:
When starting a warm engine,
the muffler and surrounding areas are hot and
can cause a burn. Do not touch.
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