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SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER
WARNING: Be familiar with all controls
and their proper operation. Know how to
stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
Control Handle
The control handle has three positions. See Figure 13.
Forward: Push the control handle forward or down.
Splitting wedge moves toward the end plate.
Neutral: Control handle will return to neutral position
when handle is released. Splitting wedges stops in
place.
Reverse: When pulling the control handle up or back,
the splitting wedge moves toward the cylinder. The
control handle will lock in the disengaged position. It will
return to neutral automatically when the disengage
stroke is complete.
Beam Locks
There are two position locks for each operating
position. See Figure 13.
Vertical: The vertical position lock is located next to the
oil filter.
Horizontal: The horizontal position lock is part of the
beam support latch bracket.
Engine Controls
See the separate engine manual for the location and
function of the controls on the engine.
Starter Handle
The starter handle is located on the engine. Pull the
starter handle to start engine.
Stopping Engine
•
Move throttle control lever to STOP or OFF
position.
•
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the
engine to prevent accidental starting while the
equipment is unattended.
Figure 13
SECTION 4: OPERATING YOUR LOG SPLITTER
WARNING: Read, understand, and follow
all instructions and warnings on the
machine and in this manual before
operating.
Gas And Oil Fill-Up
Service the engine with gasoline and oil as instructed in
the separate engine manual packed with your log
splitter. Read instructions carefully.
Splitting Wedge
Control
Handle
Vertical
Beam Lock
Horizontal
Beam Lock
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