Harbor Freight Tools 65761 manual Important Information, Transporting the Log Splitter

A close-up of this Push Pin (26) is shown in FIGURE 3 on page 5. Tilt the unit to the vertical position as shown in FIGURE 4, and replace both the Push Pin (26) and the Hair Pin Clip (29) into the vertical posi­tion hole (See FIGURE 1). Reverse the process to return to the horizontal position.

FIGURE 4

Vertical Position

Place

Log

Here

Base

3.Start the Engine, following the steps listed in the “Start Procedure” sec- tion of this manual.

4.Place a log, no more than 25” long and 8” diameter, on the splitter base.

Note: Maximum diameter of the wood that can be split may vary depending on the density of the wood.

5.Move the Directional Valve (58) into the lower position; moving the Slide Assembly (3) to split the log.

6.To stop the advance of the Slide As- sembly at any time, move the Direc- tional Valve to the middle position.

7.Once the log is split, move the Direc- tional Valve to its upper position to

back the wedge off the log and re- move the split pieces.

8.Continue as detailed above until all logs are split.

9.To prevent accidents, turn off the engine and disconnect its spark plug wire after use. Wait for the engine to cool, clean external parts with clean cloth, then store the equipment out of children’s reach according to the Storage instructions in this manual.

Transporting the Log Splitter

WARNING!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

This trailer’s Hitch Coupler MUST be properly secured to the hitch ball of the towing vehicle. After assembly and attachment, pull up and down on the Hitch Coupler to make sure the hitch ball is fitting snugly in the Hitch Coupler. There must be no play between the hitch ball and Hitch Coupler. If there is play, tighten the Adjustment Nut until no play is present. If the Adjustment Nut is too tight, the Handle will not lock. Carefully read and follow the complete instructions in this manual BEFORE setup or use.

If the Coupler is not secured properly, the ball could come loose while the trailer is in motion, possibly causing property damage, serious personal injury, or death.

Note: This Log Splitter is not road legal and should not be conveyed on pub- lic roads.

•When transporting the Log Splitter, make sure your hitch (not included) is compatible with the Hitch Coupler

(9).

•Follow all of the safety warn­ings for towing in the vehicle’s manual.

SKU 65761 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. Page 13