Yard-Man 550 Thru 570 - Manual (Page 10)

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Control Handle
1. Move control handle FORWARD or DOWN to split
wood.
2. Release the control handle to stop the wedge move-
ment.
3. Move control handle BACK or UP to return the wedge.
Log Dislodger
The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially
split wood from the wedge. This may occur while splitting
large diameter wood or freshly cut wood.
WARNING: Never remove partially split
wood from the wedge with your hands.
Fingers may become trapped between
split wood.
1. To remove partially split wood from wedge, move
control handle to REVERSE position until wedge is
fully retracted to allow split wood portion to contact the
log dislodger.
2. Once removed from wedge with log dislodger, split
wood from opposite end or in another location.
Vertical Position
1. Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the beam
and pivot the beam to the vertical position.
2. To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out
on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the
beam. See Figure 4-1.
3. Stand in front of the unit to operate the control handle
and to stabilize the log. See Figure 4-3.
Horizontal Position
1. Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down. See
Figure 4-1. Pivot beam to the horizontal position. The
beam will lock automatically in horizontal position.
2. Stand behind the reservoir tank to operate control
handle and to stabilize the log.
Operating Tips
Always:
1. Use clean fluid and check fluid level regularly.
2. Use an approved hydraulic fluid. Approved fluids
include Dexron® III / Mercon® III automatic transmis-
sion fluid, a 10 Weight AW hydraulic oil or Pro-Mix™
AW-32 Hydraulic Oil.
3. Use a filter (clean or replace regularly).
4. Use a breather cap on fluid reservoir.
5. Make sure pump is mounted and aligned properly.
Before Each Use
1. Remove the dipstick and check hydraulic fluid level.
Refill if necessary. Approved fluids include Dexron®
III / Mercon® III automatic transmission fluid, a
10 Weight AW hydraulic oil or Pro-Mix™ AW-32
Hydraulic Oil.
2. Check engine oil level. Refill if necessary.
3. Fill up gasoline if necessary.
4. Lubricate the beam area where 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 spark plug wire to the spark plug.
Using the Log Splitter
1. Place the log splitter on level, dry ground.
2. Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical
position and lock in place with the appropriate
locking rod.
3. Block the front and back of both wheels.
4. Place the log against the end plate and only split
wood in the direction of the grain.
5. To stabilize the log, place your hand only on sides of
log. Never place hand on the end between the log
and the splitting wedge.
6. Only one adult should stabilize the log and operate
the control handle, so the operator has full control
over the log and the splitting wedge.
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Operating
Your Log
Splitter
WARNING
Never remove partially
split wood from the
wedge with your
hands. Fingers may be-
come trapped between
split wood.
Figure 4-3