Harbor Freight Tools 56072 Log Splitter User Manual


 
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the air inlet hole by tightening the
Hydraulic Oil Cap.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT
SAFETY INFORMATION
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set
up or use of this product.
Inspect engine and equipment
looking for damaged, loose,
and missing parts before
set up and starting. If any
problems are found, do not use
equipment until xed properly.
Start Procedure
Before starting the engine:
Follow the Set Up Instruc-a.
tions to prepare the equip-
ment. Follow all instructions
in the separate engine manu-
al provided with the engine.
Inspect the equipment and b.
engine.
Fill the engine with the prop-c.
er amount and type of fuel
and oil.
Read the Equipment Opera-d.
tion section that follows.
Equipment Operation
Note: The Log Splitter can accommodate
logs up to 25” long and with no more
than a 12” diameter. The maximum
diameter applies to most soft to
medium types of woods. Maximum
diameter of hardwoods may vary de-
pending on density of the wood.
Chock the wheels before starting the 1.
engine or changing the position (verti-
cal/horizontal) of the unit.
Choose the 4-way splitter or the 2.
regular splitter and secure the splitter
in place with the Clevis Pin (74) and
the R-Pin (41).
Check oil, gas and hydraulic uid 3.
levels, and ll as necessary. Start the
engine, see manufacturer’s manual
for directions.
Place a log on the Log Lift (1). Push 4.
the RIGHT control lever forward to
engage the Log Lift and move the log
into cutting position. Do not place the
logs directly on the Rail Assembly; it
is more safe and efcient to use the
Log Lift - See Figure G.
When the Log is in place on the Rail 5.
Assembly, pull the lever back and
allow the Log Lift to return to the
original position.