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STARTING & STOPPING THE ENGINE
BEAM OPERATING POSITIONS
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your log splitter for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
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Refer to the Engine Operator’s manual packed with your log splitter for instructions on starting and stopping the engine.
1. Place the log splitter on flat, dry, solid ground.
2. Block both wheels to prevent your log splitter from moving
during operation.
See FIGURE 16.
4. To place the beam in the
Vertical Position
proceeds as
follows:
1) Pull the horizontal beam lock lever out and rotate it
downward, so it rests against the side of the lock and
remains unlocked. See FIGURE 17.
2) Use both your hands to lift up the beam, and flip it
over to the vertical position, then rotate the horizontal
lock lever back up the tongue to release the lock.
5. To place the beam in the
Horizontal Position
proceeds
as follows:
1) Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.
2)
The horizontal beam lock is self-locking. The spring
loaded lock will snap into place when the beam is
lowered into position.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
STARTING & STOPPING THE ENGINE
BEAM OPERATING POSITIONS
(FIGURE16)
(FIGURE 17)
Beam
Tongue
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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 fairly 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.
WARNING!
Always use the log splitter in the
vertical position when splitting heavy logs.
