Bolens 522 - Manual (Page 10)

TO STOP ENGINE
1. Move throttle control to STOP position.
2. Disconnect spark plug wire from spark plug to
prevent accidental starting while equipment is
unattended.
USING THE LOG SPLITTER
Use the log splitter only on a level, hard surface. Never
stand beside the splitting wedge when opera ;ing the
log splitter. Stand behind the reservoir tan( when
operating the log splitter in the horizontal position;
stand in front of the log splitter when operating in the
vertical position. See figures 13 and 14.
Never attempt to cut a log in half sideways. Always
split the log lengthwise. Maximum length of Ic g to be
split is 24".
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WARNING: Always use the log sp itter in
the vertical position oniy when spiitting
heavy logs.
The control handle has three positions:
FORWARD—Push the control handle down fo vertical
operation, push it forward for horizontal ope ration—
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 upv/ard for
vertical operation, push it toward the rear for
horizontal operation—Splitting wedge returns. The
control handle will lock in the reverse posi ion, and
will return to neutral automatically when thf ^ reverse
stroke is complete.
TO OPERATE LOG SPLITTER:
WARNING: Wear leather work gloves,
safety shoes and safety glasses. Watch
your footing.
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Place the log splitter on a dry, firm, level surface.
Block the front and back of the wheels when oper­
ating (and when storing) to prevent it from moving
or rolling away.
Lock in either the horizontal or vertical position.
Set the engine throttle at maximum speed.
Place the log against the end plate. Only split
wood in the direction of the grain.
Stabilize the log when needed on its sides, never
on the end between the log and the splitting
wedge.
Only one adult should stabilize the iog and
operate the controi handie so the operator has
full control over the stabilizing of the log and the
movement of the splitting wedge.
Operating positions:
Verticai: Stand in front of the log splitter. Operate
the control handle with your right hand and
stabilize the log, if necessary, with your left hand.
See figure 13.
Horizontal: Stand behind the reservoir tank.
Operate the control handle with your right hand
and stabilize the log, if necessary, with your left
hand. See figure 14.
Move the control handle to the FORWARD posi­
tion to split wood.
Release the control handle to stop the wedge
movement.
Move the control handle to REVERSE position to
return the wedge.
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