Northern Industrial Tools M1107C Moving and Towing to Job Site, Moving the log splitter, Place

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Moving and Towing to Job Site

WARNING

The log splitter is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.

Follow the instructions below for safely moving and towing the log splitter.

Moving the log splitter:

1. Place in	Make sure the log splitter is secure in the horizontal position with hitch pin before
Horizontal	moving.
position	NEVER move log splitter when it is in vertical configuration because it will be unstable

	and could tip.

2.Engine off. IMPORTANT: Make sure log splitter engine is off. Never move the log splitter with its engine running.

3.	Fuel valve off		Turn fuel valve off to prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel leakage.
4.	Lock:		Lock the front tow bar leg in the “DOWN” position and the rear support leg in
	●	Front tow	the “UP” position before you move the log splitter.
		bar leg
		DOWN
	●	Rear
		support leg
		UP

5.Move log splitter to work site or tow hitch

Move log splitter by hand either directly to chosen work site or to vehicle hitch for towing.

(See “Before Each Use” section for instructions 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.

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Contents M1107C Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents This equipment to others About Your Log SplitterAbout Your Log Splitter Safety Label Locations Safety Label Locations Description Machine Component Identification Ref Description Initial Unpacking & Set-Up Replace fill cap Rail BeamPlace Moving and Towing to Job SiteMoving the log splitter Fuel valve offRead Attach safety chainsTowing Attach to hitch Attach log splitter to vehicle hitch BallMoving and Towing to Job Site Fuel tank / lines Check fuel tank and fuel lines for leaks Before Each Use-Inspection / MaintenanceStep One Inspect and maintain log splitter before each use Hydraulic system Check the hydraulic system carefullyTires Before Each Use Fueling Step Two FuelingSelect location Before Each Use Work Site Selection & Set-UpStep Three Work site selection and log splitter set-up Combustibles orLock both legs General safety information Splitting OperationVertical Horizontal lockVertical Splitting Start engine Start the engineCorrect Log Orientation Extend wedge Stop wedgeStuck LOG Instructions below to remove the logReturn to horizontal position Storage Periodic Maintenance Problem TroubleshootingAny Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Cause SolutionSpecifications Parts Breakdown-Exploded View 1107 REV C PART# Description QTY Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation Safety During Inspection/Maintenance Safety During TowingSafety Before Use Read/instruct Personal protective equipmentSafety During Fueling Safety in Work Site SelectionSafety During Use General Safety During Use Safety in Loading, Operating, and UnloadingSafety After use  Loading/UnloadingSummary of Important Safety Information for Operation