Assembly & Set-Up

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Contents of Carton

 

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One Log Splitter

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One Operator’s Manual

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One Engine Operator’s Manual

WARNING! Do not remove the beam support or attempt to remove the machine from the crate until after you have completed all assembly steps.

See Fig 3-1.

Figure 3-1

WARNING! Use extreme caution when unpacking this machine. It is very heavy and may require additional people to assist in uncrating.

NOTE: All references in this manual to the left or right side of the log splitter are from the operating position only.

Unpacking & Assembling the Log Splitter

Recommended Tools

•Safety glasses

•Two 9/16-inch wrenches (or adjustable wrenches)

•Leather gloves

•Wire cutters, tin snips or utility knife

•Pry bar and/or claw hammer.

Crate Disassembly

1.Use a pry bar or claw hammer to loosen and remove the top of the crate.

2.Use a pry bar or claw hammer to remove the four sides of the crate, beginning with the short sides (or left and right side of the log splitter). Set the sides of the crate aside to avoid injury.

3.Remove the large plastic cover, if present, and discard.

WARNING! Do NOT remove any supports or cut any straps securing the log splitter to the crate at this time. Only remove straps and/or supports when instructed to do so.

4.Inspect the bottom of the crate for any protruding staples or wood splinters and remove.

5.Remove any loose parts included with the log splitter

(e.g. operator’s manual, etc.).

Repositioning the Tongue Tube

For shipping purposes, the tongue tube is secured to the logsplitter frame near its center. To reposition it, refer to Fig. 3-2 and Fig. 3-3 and proceed as follows:

A.Remove the two three-inch hex screws and flange nuts securing the tongue tube to the logsplitter frame.

B.Carefully slide the tongue tube toward the front of the machine.

Figure 3-2

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