Operation
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Starting & Stopping the Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your log
splitter for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
Using the Log Splitter
Operating Positions
Place the log splitter on flat, dry, solid ground.1.
Block the front and back of both wheels. See Fig. 5-1.2.
Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical position 3.
and lock into place.
NOTE: Take extra care when raising and lowering the beam
as it is fairly heavy. Be sure to keep hands away from any
possible pinch points.
To place the beam in the Vertical Position proceed as 4.
follows:
WARNING! Always use the log splitter in the
vertical position when splitting heavy logs.
Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the a.
beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position.
To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out b.
on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the
beam. See Fig. 5-2.
To place the beam in the Horizontal Position proceed as 5.
follows:
Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down. a.
Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.
The horizontal beam lock is self-locking. The spring b.
loaded lock will snap into place when the beam is
lowered into position. See Fig. 5-3.
Figure 5-2
Figure 5-1
Figure 5-3
