Bolens 248-604A - Manual (Page 7)

E. Slowly move engagement handle forward until
ram rests against log. Release engagement handle
(Neutral).
F. Remove your hand from the log and step behind
the ram. See figure 10.
FIGURE 10
G. Move engagement handle forward until log is
split.
NOTE
\ If you attempt to run the ram beyond
its normal stroke it will automatically
return^
the engagement nandle to
neutral.
H. Move the engagement handle to the rear to return
ram.
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DANGER
Never attempt to cut a log in half
with the log splitter. See figure 11.
Never stand next to the ram when
operating. See figure 12. Always stand
behind the ram.
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FIGURE 12
MAINTENANCE
CAUTION
Jf the ram takes more than 30 seconds
to complete a full cycle, the cam plate
needs to be adjusted. (See page 10)
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WARNING I
Always stop engine and disconnect
spark plug wire before doing any
maintenance.
FIGURE 11
RAM OPERATION
If the ram does not move smoothly, run the ram its
full stroTce several times to clear out air in the system.
Tf tffiFHoes not correct the problem see strainer tuBe
assembly
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