MTD 241-622-000 - Manual (Page 10)

USING THE LOG SPLITTER
Use the log splitter only on a level, hard si rface.
Never stand next to the splitting wedge when
operating the iog spiitter. Aiways stand behi id the
reservoir tank. See figures 14 and 15. Never attempt
to cut a log in half sideways. Always split tie log
lengthwise. Maximum iength of log to be split s 24".
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t WARNING j
Always use the log splitter in the
vertical position oniy when splitting
heavy logs.
The control handle has three positions:
FORWARD—Push the controi handle down for \ ertical
operation, push it forward for horizontal operó tion—
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 fir ver-
ical operation, push it toward the rear for hor zontai
operation—Splitting wedge returns. The contnii han-
die will lock in the reverse position, and will return
to neutral automatically when the reverse sti oke is
compiete.
FIGURE 15.—Horizontal Position
TO OPERATE LOG SPLITTER:
1. Set throttle at maximum speed.
2. Piace the iog upright, on top of end plate for ver­
tical operation, and on top of beam for horizontai
operation.
3. Push the controi handie in forward position untii
the splitting wedge just contacts the iog. Release
the control handle.
4. Step behind the reservoir tank (see figures 14
or 15) and push the control handle in forward posi­
tion until the log is split.
5. Move the control handle to reverse position to
return the splitting wedge.
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WARNING
FIGURE 14.—Vertical Position
If the fluid becomes excessively hot at
any time during operation, stop the unit
and allow the fluid to cool down. Maxi­
mum performance will not be obtained
from your log splitter if the fluid is too
hot. Use extreme caution as contacting
hot fluid could result in serious personal
injury.
TO TRANSPORT LOG SPLITTER
1. Lower the beam to its horizontal position. Make
certain the beam is latched securely with the lock­
ing rod.
2. Remove the quick release pin which secures the
jack stand. Pivot it up against the tongue, and
secure with the quick release pin.
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