4
Control Handle
1.
2.
3.
Movewood.control handle FORWARD or DOWN to split
Releasement. the control handle to stop the wedge move-
Move control handle BACK or UP to return the wedge.
Operating
Your Log
Splitter
Log Dislodger
The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially
split wood from the wedge. This may occur while splitting
large diameter wood or freshly cut wood.
WARNING: Never remove partially split
wood from the wedge with your hands.
Fingers may become trapped between
split wood.
1.
To remove partially split wood from wedge, move
control handle to REVERSE position until wedge is
fully retracted to allow split wood portion to contact the
log dislodger.
WARNING
2. Once removed from wedge with log dislodger, split
wood from opposite end or in another location.
Never remove partially
split wood from the
wedge with your
Figure 4-3
Vertical Position
1.
Pulland thepivothorizontalthe beambeamto thelockverticalout toposition.release the beam
Before Each Use
1.
Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level.
Refill if necessary. Approved fluids include Dexron®
III / Mercon® III automatic transmission fluid, a
hands. Fingers may be-
come trapped between
split wood.
2.
To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out
on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the
beam. See Figure 4-1.
10
Weight AW hydraulic oil or Pro-Mix™ AW-32
Hydraulic Oil.
3.
Stand in front of the unit to operate the control handle
2.
3.
4.
Check engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
Fill up gasoline if necessary.
and to stabilize the log. See Figure 4-3.
Horizontal Position
Lubricate the beam area where splitting wedge will
slide with engine oil. Do not use grease to lubricate.
Make sure to lubricate both the front and the back of
the beam face.
1.
Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down. See
Figure 4-1. Pivot beam to the horizontal position. The
beam will lock automatically in horizontal position.
Standhandlebehindand tothestabilizereservoirthe log.tank to operate control
2.
5.
Attach spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Using the Log Splitter
Operating Tips
1.
Place the log splitter on level, dry ground.
Always:
2
. Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical
position and lock in place with the appropriate
locking rod.
1. Use clean fluid and check fluid level regularly.
2.
Use an approved hydraulic fluid. Approved fluids
include Dexron® III / Mercon® III automatic transmis-
sion fluid, a 10 Weight AW hydraulic oil or Pro-Mix™
AW-32 Hydraulic Oil.
3
. Block the front and back of both wheels.
4.
Place the log against the end plate and only split
wood in the direction of the grain.
3. Use a filter (clean or replace regularly).
. To stabilize the log, place your hand only on sides of 4. Use a breather cap on fluid reservoir.
log. Never place hand on the end between the log
5. Make sure pump is mounted and aligned properly.
5
and the splitting wedge.
6.
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.
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