Operation

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Pre-Start Checklist

1.Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level. Refill if necessary. Approved fluids include Shell Tellus®

S2 M 32 Hydraulic Fluid, Dexron® III / Mercon® automatic transmission fluid, Pro-Select™ AW-32 Hydraulic Oil or 10WAW-ISO viscosity grade 32 hydraulic oil. Check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary.

2.Check the engine oil level. Refill if necessary.

3.Fill up with gasoline if necessary.

4.Lubricate the beam area where the splitting wedge will slide with engine oil. Do not use grease to lubricate. Make sure to lubricate both the front and the back of the beam face.

5.Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug.

Starting the Engine

Please refer to the separately included engine operator’s manual for Detailed starting instructions.

WARNING! Read, understand and follow all the instructions and warnings on the machine and in this and the included Engine Operator’s Manual before operating.

Using the Log Splitter

WARNING! Wear leather work gloves, safety shoes, ear protection and safety glasses when operating the log splitter. Ensure safe footing.

Operating Positions

1.Place the log splitter on flat, dry, solid ground.

2.Block the front and back of both wheels. See Fig. 5-1.

3.Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical position and lock into place.

WARNING! Take extra care when raising and lowering the beam as it is fairly heavy. Having a second person assist with raising or lowering the beam is recommended. Be sure to keep hands away from any possible pinch points.

4.To place the beam in the Vertical Position proceed as follows:

WARNING! Always use the log splitter in the vertical position when splitting heavy logs.

a.Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position.

b.To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the beam. See Fig. 5-2.

Vertical

Horizontal

Figure 5-1

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Vertical Beam Lock

Figure 5-2

5.To place the beam in the Horizontal Position proceed as follows:

a.Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down. Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.

b.The horizontal beam lock is self-locking. The spring loaded lock will snap into place when the beam is lowered into position. See Fig. 5-3.

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