Bolens 244-642-000 - Manual (Page 9)

ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
IN NEUTRAL POSITION.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
HELD IN FORWARD
POSITION.
ENGAGEMENT HANDLE
LOCKED IN REVERSE
POSITION.
STROKE RETURN STOP
PLUNGER.
FIGURE 10
Maximum length that can be split is 26".
1. Set throttle at maximum speed.
2. Place log on beam and hold in place with right
hand. See figure 11.
FIGURE 11
**'3. Slowly move engagement handle forward until
ram rests against log. Release engagement handle
(Neutral).
4. Remove your hand from the log and step behind
the ram. See figure 12.
FIGURE 12
5. Move engagement handle forward until log is split.
6. Move the engagement handle to the rear to return
ram.
The ram should take approximately 12 seconds to
make a complete cycle. This speed may vary
depending on throttle setting and temperature of oil.
NOTE
If you lock the engagement handle in the reverse slot,
the ram will return until it hits the return stroke stop
plunger, which will throw the engagement handle
into neutral automatically.
DANGER
Never attempt to cut a log in half
with the log splitter. See figure 13.
Never stand next to the ram when
operating. See figure 14. Always stand
behind the ram.
FIGURE 13