Use and Care Manual
TRANSPORTING
MOVING
BY
HANDS
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The
log splitter
is
heavy.
It
can
crush and
cause
Lfi
serious
injury
if it
rolls
out of control or tips
over.
Follow the instructions below
for
safely moving
the
log splitter.
1.
Make sure
the
log
splitter
is locked in the horizontal position
with
latch rod before moving.
~
Make
sure
the
log
splitter
engine
is
off.
Never
move
Lfi
the
log
splitter with its
engine
running.
2.
Turn the fuel shut-off valve
to
the
OFF position. This prevents
carburetor flooding and reduces the chance
of
fuel leakage.
Refer
to
the
engine manual
for
fuel valve location.
3. Lock the support leg in the
DOWN
position before you move
the log splitter.
4. Move the log
splitter
by hand
to
desired
work
site.
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Do
not
move
the
log
splitter
up
or
down
hills
by
hand.
~
Never
allow
anyone
to
sit
or
ride
on
the
log
splitter.
~
Never
transport
cargo
or
wood
on
the
log
splitter.
TOWING
BY
VEHICLE
1. Turn the fuel shut-off valve off.
This prevents fuel from flooding
the engine.
OFF ON
2.
Check
the
tires
to
ensure
they
are
fully
inflated
to
30
PSI
for
proper functionality.
~
Do
not overinflate
tires.
Serious
injury
can
occur
if
Lfi
tire
explodes.
~
When
seating a
bead
after
repair,
do
not
exceed
30
Lll
PSI.
Pressures
higher than 30
PSI
can
cause
the
tire
and
wheel
to
rupture
and
explode.
21 I Transporting
3.
Make sure hitch is in good
working
order.
4. Check safety chains. Two safety chains must
be
used while
towing. Cross safety chains under the coupler, allowing only
enough slack
for
vehicle turns.
5.
Pull
outthe
lock lever and
put
the support leg in the
UP
position,
then release
the
lever and make sure the leg
is
secured.
ll
Down
Position
Support Leg
lock
Figure
13
6. Tow
the
log
splitter
carefully
to
desired
work
site.
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Be
aware
of
the
added
length
of
the
splitter.
Never
tow
this log splitter over
45
mph. Faster
speeds
may
result
in
loss
of control.
Drive slowly and
take
extra caution
when
traveling
over
rough
terrain.
If
towing
on
a public
road,
make
sure
to
comply
with
all
local,
state, and federal towing
requirements.
It
is
the
sole
responsibility
of
the purchaser to obtain
licensing,
trailer lights, safety
chains,
or
signage
as
needed
to
comply.
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Turn
off
the
towing
vehicle
before
leaving
the
splitter
Lfi
unattended.
7. Lock the support leg in the
DOWN
position and disconnect
from
vehicle.
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Never
operate
the
log
splitter while
it
is attached to
Lfi
the
vehicle.