LOG TRAY
The log tray is designed to catch the log after it is split.
END PLATE
The end plate holds the log in place while the wedge splits the log.
TONGUE
The tongue is used to attach to a towing vehicle for transportation.
CHOKE CONTROL
The choke control is used to choke the carburetor and assist in starting
the engine.
CHOKE
STOP SWITCH
The stop switch is used to turn off the engine and must
be pushed back to the ON position before the engine will
start.
TO START ENGINE
1.
Attach spark plug wire and rubber boot to spark plug.
2.
Gas tank should be filled 3/4 to full before starting.
3.
Push the stop switch to the ON position. See Figure 10.
CHOKE
RUN
4.
Move the choke lever to the CHOKE
engine may not require choking.) See Figure 10.
5.
Standing on the left side of the log splitter and facing the front of
the engine, grasp the starter handle and pull the rope out until you
feel a drag.
6.
Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm
grip on the starter handle. Let the rope rewind slowly.
7.
Repeat, if necessary, until engine starts. When engine starts,
move choke control gradually to the RUN
OPERATION
RUN
Choke Control
Stop Switch
Figure 10
position. (A warm
position.
8.
If engine falters, move choke control back to the CHOKE
position and repeat steps 4 through 7.
TO STOP ENGINE
1.
Push the stop switch to the OFF position. See Figure 10.
2.
Disconnect spark plug wire and ground it to prevent accidental
starting while the equipment is unattended.
USING THE LOG SPLITTER
1.
Place the log splitter on flat, dry, solid ground.
2.
Block the front and back of both wheels. See Figure 11.
Vertical
3.
Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical position and
lock it into place.
4.
Block the front and back of both wheels.
5.
Place the log against the end plate and only split wood along the
grain (lengthwise).
6.
To stabilize the log, place your left hand on the side of the log.
Never place a hand between the log and the splitting wedge or
the log and end plate.
Only one operator is permitted. The adult who loads and stabilizes
the log must be the person who operates the control handle.
12
Figure 11
WARNING
Horizontal