Echo Bear Cat LS27270T - Manual (Page 14)

10 LOG SPLITTER
Section
OPERATION
Before operating your machine, be sure you read
and understand all safety, controls and operating
instructions in this owner's manual and on your
machine. Failure to follow these instructions can result
in serious injury or property damage.
WARNING
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4.1 STARTING THE LOG SPLITTER
4.2 STOPPING THE LOG SPLITTER
As with any other piece of outdoor equipment, getting the
feel for how your machine operates and getting to know
the best techniques for particular jobs are important to
overall good performance.
Move machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders.
WARNING
4.3 OPERATING THE LOG SPLITTER
WARNING
Keep all body parts away from the cutting area while the
splitting wedge is in motion.
CAUTION
Obtain and wear safety glasses at all times when
operating the machine.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing.
The operator should always wear heavy boots, gloves,
pants and a long-sleeved shirt.
WARNING
Read and follow all safety instructions in this manual.
Failure to operate the machine in accordance with
the safety instructions MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL
INJURY!
Move the machine to a clear, level area outdoors before
starting. Do not operate in the vicinity of bystanders.
Check engine oil and hydraulic oil levels before
starting.
Turn the fuel cut-off switch to the ON position.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position.
Place the throttle control midway between the SLOW
and FAST positions. If starting a cold engine, move the
choke control into the CHOKE position.
Pull the recoil starter until light resistance is felt. Then,
pull briskly. Repeat until the engine starts. Make sure
the starting cord retracts after each pull.
As the engine warms, gradually turn the choke off.
Move the throttle to the FAST position.
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Move the throttle to the SLOW position.
Stop the engine by turning the engine switch to the
OFF position.
Turn the fuel cut-off switch to the OFF position.
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Ensure the engine is running at full RPM before
attempting to split wood.
Select a log no more than 24 inches (61 cm) in length
to split. The log should be free from foreign materials.
For best results, both ends of the log should be cut
square.
Grasp the log by the sides and place it in the cutting
area. Center the log on the beam. See the images on the
following page for correct and incorrect techniques.
Stand behind the cutting area on the control lever side
of the log splitter.
Using your hand, push the control lever toward the
cutting area. Keep all body parts clear of the cutting
area while the splitting wedge is in motion.
Hold the control lever in the forward position until either
the log is split or the ram has reached its full extension.
If the log starts to split in an undesired fashion, reverse
the ram, reposition the log and try again.
Pull the control lever back to the reverse position. The
lever will automatically return to the neutral position
when the cylinder is fully retracted. Keep all body parts
clear of the ram while it retracts.
Remove the split pieces and repeat the steps above
with a new log.
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