Northern Industrial Tools M1107C owner manual Moving and Towing to Job Site

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Moving and Towing to Job Site

5. Put tow bar leg

Move the tow bar leg to the “UP” position and lock. (The support leg must

UP

remain in the up position during towing.)

6. Tow to desired	Tow log splitter carefully to desired work site.
location	(See “Before Each Use” section for instructions on selecting an appropriate work site)

Important safety instructions:

Added length. Be aware of the added length of the splitter.

Speed limit. Never tow this log splitter over 45 mph. Faster speeds may result in loss of control.

Rough terrain. Drive slowly and take extra caution when traveling over rough terrain.

On public roads. 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.

Unattended. Turn off the towing vehicle before leaving the splitter unattended.

Under the influence. Never tow or operate this splitter while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication

7.Lock leg down & Lock tow bar leg in the DOWN position and disconnect from vehicle.

unhitch

NEVER operate log splitter while it is attached to the vehicle.

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Contents M1107C Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Log Splitter This equipment to othersAbout Your Log Splitter Safety Label Locations Safety Label Locations Machine Component Identification DescriptionRef Description Initial Unpacking & Set-Up Replace fill cap Rail BeamMoving and Towing to Job Site Moving the log splitterPlace Fuel valve offAttach safety chains TowingRead Attach to hitch Attach log splitter to vehicle hitch BallMoving and Towing to Job Site Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance Step One Inspect and maintain log splitter before each useFuel tank / lines Check fuel tank and fuel lines for leaks Hydraulic system Check the hydraulic system carefullyTires Before Each Use Fueling Step Two FuelingBefore Each Use Work Site Selection & Set-Up Step Three Work site selection and log splitter set-upSelect location 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 Troubleshooting Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts OrdersProblem Cause SolutionSpecifications Parts Breakdown-Exploded View 1107 REV C PART# Description QTY Summary of Important Safety Information for Operation Safety During Towing Safety Before Use Read/instructSafety During Inspection/Maintenance 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