Northern Industrial Tools M1107C - Manual (Page 20)

Splitting Operation
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b) Set to Vertical
position
1) Remove horizontal lock pin, grasp lifting handle and lift beam until it rotates into
vertical position.
WARNING:
Crush hazard. The beam is heavy – do not let it just drop. It could
crush fingers or cause damage to the splitter.
VERTICAL
SPLITTING
POSITION
2) To return to horizontal position, grasp lifting handle and lower beam carefully in a
controlled manner until it rests in the horizontal position, insert horizontal lock pin.
4. Start engine Start the engine.
See the engine owner’s manual for engine starting instructions.
NOTE:
a) Make sure the hydraulic oil is above 10
°F before starting the engine. Cold hydraulic
oil can damage the hydraulic pump.
b) If outdoor air temperature is below 32
°F, allow log splitter to warm up by extending
and returning the wedge several times before splitting wood.
WARNING:
Burns. To avoid burns, stay clear of hot muffler if you are starting a warm engine.
Carbon monoxide. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas
that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick,
dizzy, or weak while using the log splitter, shut off the engine and get to fresh air
RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Other exhaust dangers. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust.