Manual

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For your safety, replace all damaged or worn parts
immediately with original equipment
manufacturer's (O.E.M.) parts only. "Use of parts
which do not meet the original equipment
specifications may lead to improper performance
and compromise safety!"
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Do not alter this machine in any manner, alterations
such as attaching a rope or extension to the control
lever, or adding to the width or height of the wedge
may result in personal injury.
WARNING: - YOUR RESPONSIBILITY: Restrict the use of this power machine to persons who read,
understand and follow the warnings and instructions in this manual and on the machine.
NOTE: Not all safety labels shown may apply to your log spfitters.
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OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS _,_ eP_'_e_'_ _,_
SECTION2: ASSEMBLINGYOURLOGSPLITTER
IMPORTANT: This unit is shipped without gasoline or oil
in the engine. Be certain to service engine with gasoline
and oil as instructed in the separate engine manual
before operating your machine.
NOTE: Reference to right or left hand side of the log
spfitter is observed from the operating position.
RemovingUnitFromCarton
Pry the top, sides, and ends off crate.
Set panels aside toavoid tire punctures or personal
injury.
Remove and discard plastic bag that covers unit.
Remove wheels and loose parts if included with
unit (i.e., operator's manual, etc.)
WARNING: Use extreme caution unpack-
ing this machine. Some components are
very heavy and will require additional peo-
ple or mechanical handling equipment.
_1_ WARNING: Disconnect the spark plug wire
and ground against the engine to prevent
unintended starting.
NOTE: Do not remove the banding from around the
tank until the log splitter is assembled.
Remove the two bolts, lock washers, and hex nuts
that secure the tongue assembly to the beam
assembly.
Unlock the two beam locks by pulling out on the
beam locks and pivoting them down. Remove the
tongue assembly. See Figure 1.
Place the end of the tongue assembly in between
the brackets on the wheel and reservoir tank
assembly. Secure with hardware previously
removed.