Champion 22 TON LOG SPLITTER Owner's Manual download pdf (Page 13)

Lockthebeamintheverticalposition,bypulling

outontheverticalbeamlockandpivoting itto

the left. See Figure 11.

Stand infront of the log splitter. Operate the

control handle with your right hand and stabilize

the log, if necessary, with your left hand. See

Figure 11.

Vertical Position

Horizontal Position

Figure 11

Horizontal

Pull the vertical beam lock out and pivot it down.

Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.

Lock the beam in the horizontal position, by

pulling out on the horizontal beam lock and

pivoting it upwards.

Stand behind the reservoirtank. See Figure 11.

Operate the control handle withyour right hand

and stabilize the log, ifnecessary, with your left

hand.

Before Each Use

• Remove the vent plug and check hydraulicfluid

level. Refill if necessary.

• Check engine oil level, Refill if necessary.

• Fill up gasoline if necessary.

• Lubricate with engine oil the beam area where

splitting wedge will slide. Do not use grease to

lubricate. Make sure to lubricate both the front

and the back of the beam face.

• Attach spark plug wire to the spark plug.

Operating the Log Splitter

WARNING: Wear leather work gloves,

safety shoes and safety glasses to operate

the log splitter.Watch your footing during

operation and while handling the log.

• Place the log splitter on a dry, firm, level surface.

• Block the front and back of the wheels when

operating (and when storing)to prevent it from

moving or rollingaway.

• Lock in either the horizontalorvertical position.

• Set the engine throttle at maximum speed.

• Place the log against the end plate. Only split

wood inthe directionof the grain,

• Stabilize the log when needed by touchingthe

sides of the log withyour free hand. Never place

your hands between the logand the splitting

wedge.

• Only one adult should stabilize the log and

operate the control handle so that the operator

has full control over the log and the wedge.

WARNING: If the hydraulic fluid becomes

very hot at any time duringthe operation,

stop the unit and allow the fluid to cool

down. Otherwise the performance of your

log splitterwill be affected.

Transporting the Log Splitter

• Lower the beam to its horizontalposition. Make

certain the beam is locked securely with the

horizontalbeam lock.

• Raise or lower jack stand to attach the hitchto a

towing vehicle. Make certain to latch securely.

• Remove spring pin and clevispin securing the

jack stand to the tongue assembly and pivotthe

jack stand to transport position,Secure with

hardware just removed,

Attach the safety chains to the towing vehicle.

Refer to instructionsfor safe towingon page 3 of

this manual.

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