Full Product Manual

Controls & Operation
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7
Safety Chain
Cylinder
Log Dislodger
Control Handle
Wedge
Beam Assembly
Log
Tray
Vertical
Beam
Lock
Jack Stand
Tongue
Horizontal
Beam Lock
End Plate
Tail Light
Figure 4-1
Controls
NOTE: This Operator’s Manual covers several models.
Log splitter features may vary by model. Not all
features in this manual are applicable to all log
splitter models and the log splitter depicted may
differ from yours.
Engine Controls
See the Engine Operator’s Manual for the location
and function of the controls on the engine.
Beam Locks
These two locks are used to secure the beam in the
horizontal or the vertical position. The vertical beam
lock is located next to the engine. The horizontal beam
lock is located on the beam support latch bracket.
Control Handle
The control handle has three positions; Forward,
Neutral and Reverse. See the Operation section for
instructions.
Wedge
The wedge is used to split the wood.
End Plate
The end plate holds the log in place while the wedge
splits the log.
Log Dislodger
The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially
split wood from the wedge. This may occur while
splitting large diameter wood or freshly cut wood.
Log Tray
The log tray is designed to stabilize the log after it is split.
Tongue
The tongue is used to attach to a towing vehicle for
transportation.
Safety Chain
The safety chains are hooked to the towing vehicle
for transportation.
Tail Light (If equipped)
The tail lights are located on the back of the frame for
transportation and towing purposes.
WARNING! Do not tow faster than 45
mph and check the local, state, and
federal requirements before towing on
any public road.
Operation
Starting & Stopping the Engine
Refer to the Engine Operator’s Manual packed with
your log splitter for instructions on starting and
stopping the engine.
Using the Log Splitter
Operating Positions
1. Place the log splitter on flat, dry, solid ground.
2. Block the front and back of both wheels. See
Figure 4-2.
Horizontal
Vertical
Figure 4-2
3. Place the beam in either the horizontal or
vertical position and lock into place.
WARNING! Take extra care when raising
and lowering the beam as it is heavy.
Having a second person assist with
raising or lowering the beam is
recommended. Be sure to keep hands
away from any possible pinch points.
4. To place the beam in the vertical position
proceed as follows:
WARNING! Always use the log splitter in
the vertical position when splitting heavy
logs.
a. Pull the horizontal beam lock out to
release the beam and pivot the beam
to the vertical position.
b. To lock the beam in the vertical
position, pull out on the vertical beam
lock and rotate it until it latches to
secure the beam. See Figure 4-3.
Vertical Beam Lock
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2
Figure 4-3
5. To place the beam in the horizontal position
proceed as follows:
a. Pull the vertical beam lock out and
rotate it down. Pivot the beam to the
horizontal position.
b. The horizontal beam lock is self-
locking. The spring loaded lock will
snap into place when the beam is
lowered into position. See Figure 4-4.
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2
Horizontal Beam Lock
Figure 4-4