North Star M1108D owner manual Splitting Operation, b Set to, Vertical, vertical position

Splitting Operation

b) Set to	1)	Lock rear outrigger leg in down position.
Vertical	2)	Pull out horizontal lock catch 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
		Lifting handle

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Rear outrigger leg

Vertical lock

Front outrigger leg

3)Lock in vertical position using catch pin through the vertical lock.

4)To return to horizontal position, unlock vertical position, grasp lifting handle and lower beam carefully in a controlled manner until it rests on the towbar, lock beam in the horizontal position with catch 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 10°F before starting the engine. Cold hydraulic oil can damage the hydraulic pump.

b)If outdoor air temperature is below 32°F, 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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