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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.
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 is
fastened securely over the metal tip on the spark
plug.
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Engines with choke lever:
Move choke lever on engine to CHOKE position. (A
warm engine may not require choking).
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Engines with primer:
Prime engine as instructed in separate engine
manual.
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The throttle control lever is located on the engine.
Move engine throttle control lever to FAST or
START 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).
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Pull rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke.
Keep a firm grip on starter handle. Let rope rewind
slowly.
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Repeat the previous steps until engine fires. When
engine starts, move choke control (if equipped)
gradually to RUN position.
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If weather is cold, run wedge up or down beam 6 to
8 times to circulate the hydraulic fluid.
WARNING: When starting a warm engine,
the muffle and surrounding areas are hot
and can cause a burn. Do not touch.
Always:
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Use clean fluid and check fluid level regularly.
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Use Dexron III Automatic Transmission Fluid or
10W AW hydraulic fluid.
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Use a filter (clean or replace regularly)
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Use a breather cap on fluid reservoir.
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Make certain pump is mounted and aligned
properly.
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Use a flexible “spider” type coupling between
engine and pump drive shafts.
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Keep hoses clear and unblocked.
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Bleed air out of hoses before operating.
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Flush and clean hydraulic system before starting
after any malfunction or servicing.
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Use “pipe dope” on all hydraulic fittings.
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Allow time for warm-up before splitting wood.
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Prime the pump before initial start-up by turning
over the engine with spark plug disconnected.
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Split wood with the grain (lengthwise) only.
Never:
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Use when fluid is below 20° F or above 150° F.
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Use a solid engine /pump coupling.
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Operate through relief valve for more than several
seconds.
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Attempt to adjust unloading or relief valve settings
without pressure gauges.
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Operate with air in hydraulic system.
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Use teflon tape on hydraulic fittings.
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Attempt to cut wood across the grain.
Using The Log Splitter
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Place the log splitter on level, dry, and solid ground.
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Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical
position and lock in place with the appropriate
locking rod.
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Block the front and back of both wheels.
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Place the log against the end plate and only split
wood in the direction of the grain.
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When necessary to stabilize the log, place your
hand only on sides of log. NEVER place hand on
the end between the log and splitting wedge.
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Only one adult should stabilize the log and operate
the control handle, so the operator has full control
over stabilizing the log and movement of the
splitting wedge.
WARNING: Wear leather work gloves,
safety shoes, and safety glasses when
operating log splitter. Ensure safe footing.
Control Handle Positions
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Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to split
wood.
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Release the control handle to stop the wedge
movement.
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Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge.
Vertical Position
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Pull the horizontal beam lock out and pivot it down
to release the beam. Pivot the beam to the vertical
position.
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To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on
the vertical beam lock and pivot it to secure the
beam. See Figure 14.
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Stand in front of the log splitter to operate the
control handle and to stabilize the log.
Horizontal Position
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Pull the vertical beam lock out and pivot it down.
Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.
•
To lock the beam in the horizontal position, pull out
on the horizontal beam lock and pivot it to secure
the beam. See Figure 15.
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Stand behind the reservoir tank to operate the
control handle and to stabilize the log.
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