Craftsman 247.346250 - Manual (Page 8)

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR LOG SPLIHER
READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL AND SAFETY RULES BEFORE OPERATING YOUR LOG SPLITTER.
Compare the illustrations with your log splitter to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and
adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
Control
Handle
Splitting
Wedge
Fuel Spark Plug,
Shut-Off Wire and Boot
Valve (Under Cover)
Choke
Lever
Throttle
Control
Starter
Handle
II Fill
Dipstick
ngine
Shut-Off
Switch
FIGURE 7. End Plate
MEETS ANSI SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
Sears log splitters conform to the safety standard B71.7-1985 of the American National Standards Institute.
OPERATING CONTROLS (See figure 7)
LOCKING RODS—Located on the tongue and
reservoir tank assemblies. They are used to secure
the beam in the horizontal or vertical position.
CHOKE LEVER—Used to enrich the fuel mixture in
the carburetor when starting a cold engine.
STARTER HANDLE—Used to manually start the
engine.
ENGINE SHUT-OFF SWITCH—Used to stop the
engine.
FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE—Used to stop the flow of
fuel into the carburetor.
THROTTLE CONTROL—Permits selection of fast or
slow engine speed.
A WARNING: NEVER STAND NEXT TO THE
SPLITTING WEDGE WHEN OPERATING
THE LOG SPLITTER. ALWAYS STAND
BEHIND THE RESERVOIR TANK.
BEFORE USING YOUR LOG SPUTTER, AGAIN REFER TO THE
OF THIS MANUAL. ALWAYS BE CAREFUL.
‘SAFETY RULES” AS SHOWN ON PAGE 2
The operation of any log splitter can result in foreign objects being thrown into the
eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses or eye
shields before starting power tool operation or while performing any adjustments or
repairs. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for over spectacles or standard
safety glasses available at Sears Retail or Catalog Stores.
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