SECTION 3: KNOW YOUR LOG SPLITTER
Compare the illustration in Figure 13 below with the controls on your log splitter, and get familiar with its features
before starting to operate. Know how to stop the machine quickly in the event of an emergency.
How it works
Cylinder
Control Handle
Reverse
Wedge
To return wedge
Beam Assembly
Neutral To stop
Tongue
To split wood
Control
Handle
Jack Stand
Forward
Horizontal
Beam Lock
Log Cradle
Vertical Beam Lock
Reservoir Tank
Tail Light
Horizontal
Beam Lock
Vertical
Beam Lock
Figure 13
Control Handle
Engine Controls
The control handle has three positions. See Figure 13.
See the accompanying engine manual for the location
and function of the controls on the engine.
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Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to
move wedge down to split wood.
Stopping Engine
NOTE: Control handle will return to neutral position as
soon as handle is released.
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•
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Turn engine switch to OFF position.
Turn off the fuel valve.
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground against the
engine to prevent unintended starting.
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Release the control handle to stop the wedge
movement.
Move control handle BACK or UP to return the
wedge toward the cylinder. The control handle will
lock in the disengaged position. It will return to
neutral automatically when the return stroke is
complete.
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IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil as instructed in the accompanying engine
manual before operating your machine.
Horizontal & Vertical Beam Locks
These two locks, as their name suggests, are used to
secure the beam in the horizontal or the vertical
position. The vertical beam lock is located next to the oil
filter. The horizontal beam lock is located on the beam
support latch bracket. See Figure 13.
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purchased a LS33TB from Lowe’s in Joplin. Received operator manual which stated engine manual was a separate item. However engine manual was not in pkg. Please advise as to how I may obtain engine manual. Thank you
Owen Johnson