Product Manual

Splitting Operation

b) Set to

Vertical

position

Vertical Splitting Position

Pull out horizontal lock latch rod, grasp and lift beam until it rotates into vertical position.

WARNING: Crush hazard. The beam is heavy – do not let it just drop. It could crush fingers or cause

damage to the splitter.

1) Lock in vertical position using latch rod through the vertical lock.

2) To return to horizontal position, unlock vertical latch rod, grasp and lower beam carefully in a

controlled manner until it rests on the tow bar then lock beam in the horizontal position with latch

rod.

4. Start engine

Start the engine.

See the engine owner’s manual for engine starting instructions.

NOTE:

a) Make sure the hydraulic oil is above 10F before starting the engine. Cold hydraulic oil can damage the

hydraulic pump.

b) If outdoor air temperature is below 32F, allow log splitter to warm up by extending and returning the

wedge several times before splitting wood.

WARNING:

• Burns. To avoid burns, stay clear of hot muffler if you are starting a warm engine.

• Carbon monoxide. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill

you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the

log splitter, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have

carbon monoxide poisoning.

• Other exhaust dangers. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components

contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other

reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust.

Horizontal lock

Vertical lock