INITIAL SET-UP BEFORE OPERATION
& SPLITTING POSITION
INITIAL SETUP BEFORE OPERATION & BEFORE EACh USE
SELECT AN APPROPRIATE LOCATION FOR OPERATING ThE LOG SPLITTER
Requirements:
1) Dry-level surface with good footing. Stay clear of areas with mud, ice, tall grass,
weeds, brush, or snow.
2) Outdoors, away from air intakes.
wARNING:
A running engine gives off carbon
monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste
it. ONLY run log splitter OUTDOORS and away from air intakes. NEVER run log
splitter inside homes, garages, sheds, or other buildings or semi-enclosed spaces.
These spaces can trap poisonous gases, EVEN if you run a fan or open windows.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the log splitter, shut off the engine
and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide
poisoning.
Fire precautions
. Take the following precautions against fire:
- Keep a fire extinguisher available (classified for both ordinary combustibles & flam-
mable liquids) as a precautionary measure when operating the log splitter in dry
areas.
3) Position splitter 7 feet from any combustibles or flammable liquids. Position muffler
at least 7 feet from combustible objects during operation. Hot exhaust fumes from
engine could cause fire. Also, hydraulic oil leaking or spraying on hot engine can
ignite.
4) Lock both outrigger legs (A) Fig.17 in the DOWN position before operating.
5) Block the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log splitter.
SET LOG SPLITTER INTO EIThER ThE hORIzONTAL OR vERTICAL
SPLITTING POSITION
The HORIZONTAL splitting position is used for lighter logs that can be easily loaded
onto the beam. The VERTICAL splitting position is used for light logs as well as heavy logs that are difficult to load onto the beam. The use of the
vertical splitting position can greatly reduce the need to lift logs onto the splitter.
wARNING:
NEVER change splitting positions with the engine running. You may contact the muffler and receive serious burns.
horizontal position
1) Make sure beam is locked securely in the horizontal position by checking the horizontal lock (A) Fig.6. The rear and front outrigger legs (A & B)
Fig.17 must be locked in horizontal splitting position.
vertical position
1) The rear and front outrigger legs (A & B) Fig.18 must be locked in the down position while in vertical splitting position.
2) Pull out horizontal lock catch pin (A) Fig.6, lift beam until it rotates into vertical position.
WARNING: Crush hazard. The beam is heavy – do not let it just drop. It could crush fingers or cause damage to hydraulic lines or the splitter.
3) To return to horizontal position, lower beam carefully in a controlled manner until it rests on the tow bar, lock beam in the horizontal position with
catch pin.
Figure 17
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