Northern Industrial Tools M1107C owner manual Vertical Splitting, Start engine Start the engine

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Splitting Operation

b) Set to Vertical

1) Remove horizontal lock pin, grasp lifting handle and lift beam until it rotates into

position

vertical position.

 

WARNING: Crush hazard. The beam is heavy – do not let it just drop. It could

 

crush fingers or cause damage to the splitter.

VERTICAL

SPLITTING

POSITION

 

2) To return to horizontal position, grasp lifting handle and lower beam carefully in a

 

controlled manner until it rests in the horizontal position, insert horizontal lock pin.

 

 

4. Start engine

Start the engine.

 

See the engine owner’s manual for engine starting instructions.

NOTE:

a)Make sure the hydraulic oil is above 10F before starting the engine. Cold hydraulic oil can damage the hydraulic pump.

b)If outdoor air temperature is below 32F, allow log splitter to warm up by extending and returning the wedge several times before splitting wood.

WARNING:

Burns. To avoid burns, stay clear of hot muffler if you are starting a warm engine. Carbon monoxide. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the log splitter, shut off the engine and get to fresh air

RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.

Other exhaust dangers. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust.

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Contents M1107C Hazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents About Your Log Splitter About Your Log SplitterThis equipment to others Safety Label Locations Safety Label Locations Ref Description Machine Component IdentificationDescription 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 or Lock 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
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