Use And Care Manual

20 Owner’s Manual for 34 Ton Log Splitter
Operation
5. See Figure 3-3. Turn ignition switch (E) to ON.
Figure 3-3. Ignition Switch Location
6. Set choke control lever slowly back to OPEN once
engine is running smoothly.
NOTE: If engine is cold, warm up engine first by running
at half throttle for 3–4 minutes before splitting, then
advance engine throttle to maximum speed.
Stopping the Engine
1. Set throttle lever to IDLE.
2. Turn ignition switch to OFF.
Handling Wood
NOTE: Logs must be shorter than 24 in (61 cm). Never
split logs using an incorrect or unsafe method. Use the
photos below as a guide. These instructions apply when
splitting vertically or horizontally.
• See Figure 3-4. Do not hold log by ends. Never
use your foot to stabilize a log. Do not reach or
step across the beam while unit is running.
Figure 3-4. Do Not Hold at Ends
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WARNING
Equipment damage. Do not overload the log splitter.
Do not attempt to split logs beyond the units capability.
Doing so could result in serious injury or equipment
damage.
(000439)
WARNING
Personal injury. Do not reach or step across the beam
while the log splitter is running. Doing so could result
in death or serious injury.
(000442)
WARNING
Personal injury. Do not operate unit from outside the
operator zone. Doing so could result in death, serious
injury, or equipment damage.
(000440)
WARNING
Personal injury. Load logs by holding them in the
middle, not the ends. Loading logs by holding the ends
could result in serious injury.
(000441)
WARNING
Personal injury. Do not attempt to split logs across the
grain. Doing so could cause serious injury or equipment
damage.
(000443)
WARNING
Personal injury. Keep hands away from cracks in
partially split or stuck logs. These cracks can quickly
collapse, which could result in serious injury.
(000444)
WARNING
Personal injury. Do not attempt to remove partially split
wood by hand. Always fully retract the wedge to
dislodge logs. Failure to do so could result in serious
injury or equipment damage.
(000445)
WARNING
Personal injury. Do not attempt to catch logs after
splitting. Only pick up the logs from the ground.
Attempting to catch logs could result in serious injury.
(000446)
WARNING
Personal injury. Do not load log splitter when splitting
wedge is in motion. Doing so could result in serious
injury or equipment damage.
(000550)
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