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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product has been shipped completely assembled.
n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the
box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are
included.
n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or
damage occurred during shipping.
n Do not discard the packing material until you have care-
fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.
n If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-800-860-4050 for assistance.
PACKING LIST
Log Splitter
Wheel (2)
Hardware Bag
Operator’s Manual
Warranty Registration Card
WARNING:
If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the
missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result
in possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accesso-
ries not recommended for use with this tool. Any such
alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal
injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly is
complete. Failure to comply could result in accidental
starting and possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Failure to loosen the bleed screw prior to operation of this
product may cause the seals in the hydraulic system to
blow out. Blown seals could cause permanent damage
to the log splitter.
HITCH PIN
WASHER
AXLE
Fig. 3
ASSEMBLING THE WHEELS
See Figure 3.
To attach the wheels to the base:
n Locate the axle assembly; remove the hitch pin from the
axle.
n Lift the machine slightly and slip the axle into the wheel
hole.
n Next, slide the washer onto the axle. Still lifting the
machine, slide the axle/wheel/washer combination into
the wheel mounting hole in the machine base as shown
in figure 3.
n �Slide the washer onto the axle. Push the hitch pin into
the hole on the end of the axle to secure the wheel
assembly.
NOTE: The hitch pin should be pushed into the axle until
the center of the pin rests on top of the axle.
n Repeat with the second wheel assembly.