Echo LS21160 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 15)

11 LOG SPLITTER
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:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Adjust the support leg to the highest position or
remove.
3. Pull the spring-loaded pin located under the main beam.
4. lift the base of the hydraulic cylinder to flip the main
beam into vertical position.
5. Resume normal operation.
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:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Flip the main beam into vertical position (see
Section 4.7).
3. Remove the hitch pin from the hitch channel and
hitch tube. Flip the hitch tube into vertical position
(see below).
4. Secure the hitch tube in the upright position by installing
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:
1. Place log on the end plate and turn until it leans against
the beam and is stable.
2. When splitting extra large or uneven logs, the log must
be stablized with wooden shims or split wood between
the log and end plate or ground.