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North Star M1108D owner manual Moving and Towing to the Job Site, Moving the log splitter

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Moving and Towing to the Job Site

Moving and Towing to the 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 Horizontal position

2.Engine off.

3.Fuel valve off (if equipped)

4.Lock:

●Front outrigger leg DOWN

●Rear

outrigger leg UP

5.Move log splitter to work site or tow hitch

Make sure the log splitter is locked in the horizontal position with hitch pin before moving.

NEVER move log splitter when it is in vertical configuration because it will be unstable and could tip.

IMPORTANT: Make sure log splitter engine is off.

Never move the log splitter with its engine running.

Turn fuel valve off to prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel leakage. Refer to Engine owner’s manual for fuel valve location.

Lock the front outrigger leg in the “DOWN” position and the rear support leg in the “UP” position before you move the log splitter.

		Lock front	Lock rear
		outrigger leg in the
	Fig 02409		outrigger leg in
		down position
			the up position

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

(See Before Each Use: Step Three: 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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North Star M1108D Moving and Towing to the Job Site, Moving the log splitter, Place in Horizontal position 2. Engine off

Contents

M1108D Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation, Servicing StorageAny Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using log splitterHazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents Warranty Registration About Your Log SplitterAttention All Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this equipment to othersorder new labels or unsafe operation could result Safety Label LocationsVERTICAL Safety Label LocationsSPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION HORIZONTALDescription Machine Component IdentificationDescription Closely inspect all log splitter components Initial Set-UpStep One Inspect Log Splitter Components Step Two Add Oil to Engine Step Three Add Hydraulic Oil to ReservoirKEEPER Initial Set-UpStep Four Lubricate Keepers BEAM WEDGEOptional 4-Way Wedge Wings 1. Place in Horizontal position 2. Engine off Moving and Towing to the Job SiteMoving the log splitter IMPORTANT Make sure log splitter engine is offMoving and Towing to the Job Site 4. Attach safety chainsReview towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual Attach safety chainsTow log splitter carefully to desired work site Important safety instructionsMoving and Towing to the Job Site 7. Lock front outrigger leg down & unhitchRemove debris from engine, muffler, and moving parts Before Each Use-Inspection / MaintenanceStep One Inspect and maintain log splitter before each use 2. Remove debris 3. Fuel tank / lines 4. Mechanical partsbefore removing hydraulic oil dipstick Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenancefollow spark arrestor manufacturer’s service instructions 5. Hydraulic system Check the hydraulic system carefullyReplace all guards and shields after servicing the log splitter Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance9. Tires 10. Shields / guards Step Two Fueling Before Each Use - FuelingImportant Safety Instructions Clean up fuel spills /splashes immediatelyStep Three Work site selection and log splitter set-up Before Each Use - Work Site Selection & Set-Up2. Fire precautions Take the following precautions against fireBlock the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log splitter Before Each Use - Work Site Selection & Set-Up4. Lock both outrigger legs DOWN 5. Block wheels 6. Apply grease Lock both the outrigger legs in the “DOWN” positionGeneral safety information Splitting Operationhorizontal Wear the following protective clothing and safety gearSplitting Operation 3. Set toVertical 3 Lock in vertical position using catch pin through the vertical lockSplitting Operation b Set toCorrect Log Orientation Important safety instructionsSplitting Operation 5. Load log6. Extend wedge Important safety instructionsRelease Split Control Lever to stop wedge movement when log is split Splitting OperationSPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION Splitting Operation9. Return wedge Move Split Control Lever away from end plate to return wedge5. Splitter storage location 6. Gasoline storage StorageWARNING A hot engine can be a fire hazard 1. Retract wedge 2. Cool 3. Wipe with oily rag 4. Engine manualAs specified in engine Periodic Maintenancemaintenance Engine9. Check hydraulic oil level and fill if necessary Periodic Maintenance8. Extend and retract wedge 5 five times to purge air from the system Important Safety Instructions TroubleshootingAny Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Specifications Parts Breakdown - Exploded View 1108, 1109, 1114 - Rev D Parts Breakdown - Exploded View 1108, 1109, 1114 - Rev D Safety During Towing Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety in Moving and Towing the Log Splitter General safety while MovingPersonal protective equipment Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety - Before Use Read/instruct Safety During Inspection/MaintenanceSafety in Work Site Selection Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety During Fueling Loading/Unloading Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety - During Use General Safety During Use Safety in Loading, Operating, and UnloadingSafety - After use Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationFitting Assembly InstructionsClosely inspect all log splitter components Beam Return Line Vertical Beam LockHorizontal Beam Lock SwivelAssembly Instructions Step StepAssembly Instructions StepStep Assembly InstructionsStep StepStep Step 9aAssembly Instructions StepStep Step 9bStep 11a Assembly InstructionsStep Step 11bAssembly Instructions StepStep Assembly InstructionsStep Step