To operate log splitter, To transport log spliher, Adjustment – Craftsman 247.287751 User Manual
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WARNING: ALWAYS USE THE LOG
SPLITTER IN THE VERTICAL POSITION
ONLY WHEN SPLITTING HEAVY LOGS.
• Move the control handle to reverse position to return
the splitting wedge.
The control handle has three positions:
FORWARD—Push the control handle down for vertical
operation, push it forward for horizontal operation-
splitting wedge moves toward the end plate. Con
trol handle will return to neutral position as soon as
handle is released.
NEUTRAL
(Middle
position)—Splitting
wedge
stops
in place.
REVERSE—Push the control handle upward for ver
tical operation, push it toward the rear for horizontal
operation—Splitting wedge returns. The control han
dle will lock in the reverse position, and will return
to neutral automatically when the reverse stroke is
complete.
TO OPERATE LOG SPLITTER:
• Set throttle at maximum speed (3450-3600 RPM).
•
Place the log upright, on top of end plate for vertical
operation,
and
on
top
of
beam
for
horizontal
operation.
•
Push the control handle to forward position until the
splitting wedge just contacts the log. Release the
control handle.
• Step behind the reservoir tank
(see figures 16 or
17) and push the control handle in forward position
until the log is split.
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WARNING: IIF THE FLUID BECOMES EX
CESSIVELY HOT AT ANY TIME DURING
OPERATION, STOP THE UNIT AND
ALLOW THE FLUID TO COOL DOWN.
MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE WILL NOT BE
OBTAINED FROM OUR LOG SPLITTER IF
THE FLUID IS TOO HOT. USE EXTREME
CAUTION AS CONTACTING HOT FLUID
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS PERSONAL
INJURY.
TO TRANSPORT LOG SPLIHER
•
Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make cer
tain the latch bracket is latched securely around the
tongue and secured with the quick release pin.
•
Remove the quick release pin which secures the jack
stand. Pivot it up against the tongue, and secure with
the quick release pin.
•
Attach the hitch to a towing vehicle, making certain
to latch securely. Attach the safety chains to the tow
ing vehicle.
ADJUSTMENT
SPLITTING WEDGE
As normal wear occurs, periodically adjust the bolts on
the slide plate (beneath the splitting wedge) as follows
to eliminate the excess; space between the wedge plate
and the beam. See figure 18.
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