Echo LS21160 Owners Manual v.1 - 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
4 4
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
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 1.
starting.
Turn the fuel cut-off switch to the ON position, if
2.
applicable.
Turn the engine switch to the ON position, if
3.
applicable.
Place the throttle control midway between the SlOW
4.
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,
5.
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.
6.
Move the throttle to the FASt position palette. 7.
Move the throttle to the SloW position. 1.
On 160cc engines, stop the engine by pushing the 2.
throttle all the way down to the STOP position. On all
other engines, stop the engine by turning the engine
switch to the oFF position.
Turn the fuel cut-off switch to the OFF position, if
3.
applicable.