Sears Craftsman 247.7764 - Manual (Page 12)

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OPERATION
2. Release the control handle to stop the wedge movement.
3. Move the control handle BACK or UP to return the wedge.
Log Dislodger
The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially split wood from
the wedge. This may occur while splitting large diameter wood or
freshly cut wood.
WARNING
Never remove partially split wood from the wedge with your hands.
Fingers may become trapped between the split wood.
1. To remove partially split wood from the wedge, move the control
handle to the REVERSE position until the wedge is fully retracted to
allow the split wood portion to contact the log dislodger.
2. Once removed from the wedge with the log dislodger, split the
wood from the opposite end or in another location.
vertical position
1. Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the beam and pivot the
beam to the vertical position.
2. To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out on the vertical
beam lock and rotate it to secure the beam. See Figure 4-1.
3. Stand in front of the log splitter to operate the control handle and to
stabilize the log. See Figure 4-3.
horizontal position
1. Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down. See Figure
4-1. Pivot the beam to the horizontal position. The beam will lock
automatically in the horizontal position.
STARTING ENGINE
1. Attach the spark plug wire to the spark plug. Make certain the metal
cap on the end of the spark plug is fastened securely over the metal
tip on the spark plug.
2. Push the stop switch to ON.
3. Move the choke control to the CHOKE position.
4. Grasp the starter handle and pull the rope out slowly until the
engine reaches its start of compression cycle (rope will pull slightly
harder at this point).
5. Pull the rope with a rapid, continuous, full arm stroke. Keep a firm
grip on the starter handle. Let the rope rewind slowly.
6. Repeat, if necessary, until the engine starts. Slowly adjust the
choke toward the RUN position. Wait until the engine runs smoothly
before each choke adjustment.
7. If the engine falters, move the control lever to the CHOKE position,
then slowly back to the RUN position.
8. If weather is cold, run the wedge up or down the beam 6 to 8 times
to circulate the hydraulic fluid.
WARNING
When starting a warm engine, the muffler and surrounding areas are
hot and can cause a burn. Do not touch these areas.
uSING ThE LoG SpLITTER
1. Place the log splitter on dry, level ground.
2. Place the beam in either the horizontal or vertical position and lock
it in place with the appropriate locking rod.
3. Block the front and back of both wheels.
4. Place the log against the end plate and only split wood in the
direction of the grain.
5. To stabilize the log, place your hand only on the sides of the log.
Never place your hand on the end between the log and the
splitting wedge.
6. Only one adult should stabilize the log and operate the control
handle, so the operator has full control over the log and the splitting
wedge.
Control handle
1. Move the control handle FORWARD or DOWN to split wood.
Figure 4-3