User's Manual

Assembly & Set-Up

Contents of Carton

• One Log Splitter • One Operator’s Manual • One Engine Operator’s Manual

WARNING! Do not remove the beam support or

attempt to remove the machine from the crate until

after you have completed all assembly steps.

See Figure 3-1.

Figure 3-1

WARNING! Use extreme caution when unpacking

this machine. It is very heavy and may require

additional people to assist in removing the log

splitter from the crate.

NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the

log splitter are from the operating position only.

Unpacking & Assembling the Log Splitter

Recommended Tools

• Safety glasses

• Two /-inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)

• Leather gloves

• Wire cutters, tin snips or utility knife

• Pry bar and/or claw hammer.

Crate Disassembly

1. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to loosen and remove the

top of the crate.

2. Use a pry bar or claw hammer to remove the four sides of

the crate, beginning with the short sides (or left and right

side of the log splitter). Set the sides of the crate aside to

avoid injury.

3. Remove the large plastic cover, if present, and discard.

WARNING! Do NOT remove any supports or cut

any straps securing the log splitter to the crate at

this time. Only remove straps and/or supports when

instructed to do so.

4. Inspect the bottom of the crate for any protruding staples

or wood splinters and remove.

5. Remove any loose parts included with the log splitter

(e.g. operator’s manual, etc.).

Repositioning the Tongue Tube

For shipping purposes, the tongue tube is secured to the log

splitter frame near its center. To reposition it, refer to Figure 3-2

and Figure 3-3 and proceed as follows:

Figure 3-2

1. Remove the two three-inch hex screws and flange nuts

securing the tongue tube to the log splitter frame.

2. Carefully slide the tongue tube toward the front of the

machine.