Echo LS21160 Owners Manual v.3 - Manual (Page 15)

11 LOG SPLITTER
ENGLISH
OPERATION
4.8 vERTIcAL oPERATIoN
The main beam of the log splitter can be flipped vertically
to split wood. Perform the following steps for vertical
operation:
Turn the engine off. 1.
Adjust the support leg to the highest position or 2.
remove.
Pull the spring-loaded pin located under the main beam.
3.
lift the base of the hydraulic cylinder to flip the main 4.
beam into vertical position.
Resume normal operation.
5.
4.9 SToRAGE modE
The log splitter can be adjusted for storing in tight spaces.
Perform the following steps to transform the machine into
storage mode:
Turn the engine off. 1.
Flip the main beam into vertical position (see 2.
Section 4.8).
Remove the hitch pin from the hitch channel and
3.
hitch tube. Flip the hitch tube into vertical position
(see below).
Secure the hitch tube in the upright position by installing
4.
the hitch pin in the hole below the 3/8" hitch bolt.
When splitting logs in the vertical position, stablize the log
before engaging the control. Split as follows:
Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans against 1.
the beam and is stable.
When splitting extra large or uneven logs, the log must
2.
be stablized with wooden shims or split wood between
the log and end plate or ground.
When towing, always connect the safety chains. Make 1.
sure trailer hitch bolts are tight. Secure support leg in
its highest position.
Extend log splitter ram all the way before towing to help
2.
maintain stability (see picture below).
Towing speed must not exceed 45 mph (72 kph).
3.
Make sure the jack stand and retractable stand are in 4.
the uP position during towing. Place the jack stand and
retractable stand on a level surface and secure them
in the DOWN position before using.
4.10 ToWING THE LoG SPLITTER
Correct towing configuration with ram extended and stands up