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Operating
Your Log
Splitter
KnowYour Log Splitter
Hydraulic Handle
Valve Control
Starter Rope
Cylinder
Wedge
Engine Switch
Air Vent
Push Bracket LockingPin
Choke
Beam
Hydraulic Oil Fill
Figure 4-1
WARNING: Wear leather work gloves,
safety shoes, ear protection, and safety
glasses when operating a log splitter.
Ensure safe footing.
Hydraulic Valve Control
The hydraulic valve control has three positions.
•
FORWARD: Move control FORWARD toward wedge
to split wood.
NOTE: Control handle will return to neutral position as
soon as handle is released.(Forward Position only)
Handle
The handle is used to slide the cylinder into operating
position.
•
NEUTRALneutral position: Releaseto stopthemovement.control or move the lever to
REVERSE: Move control BACK to return toward
the cylinder base. The control stays in the return
(Reverse) position and returns to neutral automati-
cally when fully retracted.
Starter Rope
•
The starter rope is located on the engine. See Figure 4-1.
Pull the recoil starter rope to start the unit.
Engine Switch
The engine switch is located on the engine. Turn it on
when starting the engine and use it to turn off the engine.
NOTEneutral: positionReversemanually,position mayif necessary.also be operated back to
Choke
The choke is located on the engine and when activated,
closes the choke plate on the carburetor and aids in
starting the engine.
WARNING: Read, understand, and
follow all instructions and warnings on
the machine and in this manual before
operating.
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