Northern Industrial Tools M1107C - Manual (Page 10)

Moving and Towing to Job Site
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WARNING
The log splitter is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or
tips over.
Follow the instructions below for safely moving and towing the log splitter.
Moving the log splitter:
1. Place in
Horizontal
position
Make sure the log splitter is secure in the horizontal position with hitch pin before
moving
.
NEVER move log splitter when it is in vertical configuration because it will be unstable
and could tip.
2. Engine off. IMPORTANT: Make sure log splitter engine is off.
Never move the log splitter with its engine running.
3. Fuel valve off Turn fuel valve off to prevent carburetor flooding and reduce the chance of fuel leakage.
4. Lock:
● Front tow
bar leg
DOWN
● Rear
support leg
UP
Lock the front tow bar leg in the “DOWN” position and the rear support leg in
the “UP” position before you move the log splitter.
5. Move log
splitter to
work site or
tow hitch
Move log splitter by hand either directly to chosen work site or to vehicle hitch for
towing.
(See “Before Each Use” section for instructions on selecting a work site)
Important Safety Instructions:
• Hills. Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand—use a towing
vehicle.
• No riding. Never allow anyone to sit or ride on the log splitter.
• No cargo. Never transport cargo or wood on the log splitter.