Moving and Towing to the Job Site
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5. Move log splitter
to work site or
tow hitch
Roll the splitter by hand either directly to chosen work site or to vehicle hitch for
towing.
(See instructions on p. 19 on selecting a work site.)
Important Safety Instructions:
Hills
. Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand -- use a towing vehicle.
No riding
. Never allow anyone to sit or ride on the log splitter.
No cargo
. Never transport cargo or wood on the log splitter.
Towing:
1. Read instructions
Review towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual.
2. Check tires
Make sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair.
See tire sidewall for recommended tire pressure.
WARNING:
●
Do not over-inflate tires. Serious injury can occur if tire explodes
●
When seating a bead after repair, do not exceed 30 PSI. Pressures higher than 30 PSI
can cause the tire and wheel to rupture and explode.
3. Raise 4-way wedge
and lock.
Fully raise up the 4-way wedge and secure it in position with travel pin.
1.
Turn on the splitter and use the wedge control to raise the wedge to its highest
position.
2.
Locate the travel pin behind the crank jack and use the pin to secure the wedge's
position.
4-way wedge
travel pin
storage
location
Insert travel pin for 4-way wedge here
4-way
wedge
