Instructions / Assembly

Always lock the beam in the vertical position.
CONVERSION BETWEEN HORIZONTAL SPLITTING
POSITION AND VERTICAL SPLITTING POSITION
Lifting Handle
1
2
Vertical Beam Lock
Support Leg
Down Position
Up Position
Bridge Pin
Reverse Position
Neutral Position
Forward Position
Rotating Position
Vertical Position
Figure 16b
Figure 17
Horizontal Beam Lock
Horizontal Position
Reverse
Position
Neutral Position
Forward
Position
Figure 16a
TRANSPORTING
The log splitter is heavy. It can crush and cause
serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.
Make sure the log splitter engine is off. Never move
the log splitter with its engine running.
Do not overinflate tires. Serious injury can occur if
tire explodes.
Never tow this log splitter over 45 mph. Faster
speeds may result in loss of control.
Drive slowly and take extra caution when traveling
over rough terrain.
Turn off the towing vehicle before leaving the splitter
unattended.
Never operate the log splitter while it is attached to
the vehicle.
If towing on a public road, make sure to comply with
all local, state, and federal towing requirements. It
is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain
licensing, trailer lights, safety chains, or signage as
needed to comply.
Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand.
Never allow anyone to sit or ride on the log splitter.
Be aware of the added length of the splitter.
Never transport cargo or wood on the log splitter.
When seating a bead after repair, do not exceed 30
PSI. Pressures higher than 30 PSI can cause the tire
and wheel to rupture and explode.
MOVING BY HANDS
Follow the instructions below for safely moving the log splitter.
1. Make sure the log splitter is locked in the horizontal position
with latch rod before moving.
2. Turn the fuel shut-off valve to the OFF position. This prevents
carburetor ooding and reduces the chance of fuel leakage.
Refer to the engine manual for fuel valve location.
3. Lock the support leg in the DOWN position before you move
the log splitter.
4. Move the log splitter by hand to desired work site.
6. Tow the log splitter carefully to desired work site.
7. Lock the support leg in the DOWN position and disconnect
from vehicle.
3. Make sure hitch is in good working order.
4. Check safety chains. Two safety chains must be used while
towing. Cross safety chains under the coupler, allowing only
enough slack for vehicle turns.
5. Remove the lock pin and bridge pin from the lower hole to the
upper hole. Secure the support leg to UP position.
2. Check the tires to ensure they are fully inated to 30 PSI for
proper functionality.
TOWING BY VEHICLE
1. Turn the fuel shut-off valve off.
This prevents fuel from ooding
the engine.
ONOFF
STUCK LOG PROCEDURE
If a log does not split completely and becomes stuck on the wedge,
never attempt to remove it by modifying the splitter or adding
attachments to the splitter.
Move the control lever to the Reverse positon and allow the
cylinder to retract until the stuck log contacts the stripper plates.
Continue to retract the cylinder until the log is dislodged from the
wedge.
Do not use the unit if the stripper plates are bent or
damaged. Bent or damaged stripper plates must be
repaired or replaced before use.
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