Replacement Part List

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2. To place the beam in the Horizontal Position proceeds as follows:
1) Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.
2) The horizontal beam lock is self-locking. The spring loaded lock will snap into place when the beam is
lowered into position.
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Check all nuts, bolts and hydraulic fittings are tight to be sure the equipment is in a safe working condition.
● Adjust handle release lever. Your log splitter is equipped with an external pressure release system which is attached
under the valve bracket. When you set up the machine and try it, you will see the back of the wedge hits the handle
release lever when the wedge is fully retracted. The control handle is then kicked back from reverse position to the
neutral position automatically.
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Both ends of the log should be cut as square as possible to help prevent the log from riding out during operation.
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ALWAYS check the hydraulic oil level, engine oil level and gasoline before you start the log splitter.
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ALWAYS check the machine with no frayed, kinked, cracked, or damaged hoses, fittings, or tubing before operation.
NOTES:
1. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual(s) and decals on the machine before operating. Keep this
manual and Engine manufacturer’s manual in the manual container for future and regular reference and for ordering
replacement parts.
2. NEVER use this log splitter for any purpose other than splitting wood. It is designed for this use only.
3. Be familiar with all controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
4. NEVER allow children under 16 years of age to operate this machine. NEVER allow adults lacking proper instructions
and understanding to operate this log splitter. NEVER operate the log splitter when tired or under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
5. ALWAYS use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
6. Always use the log splitter in the vertical position when splitting heavy logs.
7. NEVER operate the log splitter when tired or under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
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Wedge
Control
Handle
Valve
Bracket
Adjusting
Bolt
Jam Nut
Handle
Release
Lever
To adjust the handle release lever if the control
lever does not automatically kick into the neutral
position when the wedge is fully retracted.
See Figure 14
1. Loosen the Jam nut using a 14mm wrench.
2. Screw the adjusting nut counter clockwise
to allow it contact with the wedge as soon as
the wedge is fully retracted.
3. Tighten the jam nut after adjusting.
(FIGURE 14)