Craftsman 247.79452 Log Splitter User Manual


 
uprightposition.Releasespringlever. See
Figure 4,
Spring
Lever
Jack Stand
Lowerthe beam assemblyto its horizontal
position.Make certainthe beam is locked
securely withthe horizontalbeam lock.See
Figure5.
Pullthe log splitteroffthe pallet.
Figure 4
Cut the twostraps from around the reservoir
tank assembly,
Remove the lag screw and washer which
secures the beam assembly tothe bottomofthe
crate.
Final Assembly
Tire Pressure
The tires may have been over-inflated for shipping
purposes.
Check tire pressure regularly. The tire pressure
should not exceed 30 p.s.i.
Preparing Log Splitter
Place the logsplitteron a firm, level surface.
Lubricatethe beam area where the splitting
wedge will slide with engine oil (do not use
grease). Make certain to oil both front and back
of the beam face.
Fill the reservoir with hydraulic fluid following
instructions on page 10.
Check engine oil level and refill, if necessary.
Follow instructions for oil fill-up on page 10.
Beam
Assembly
Horizontal--
Beam Lock
Figure 5