Operation - Craftsman 247.77641 Manual

Coupler
Hitch
Jack Stand
Engine Controls
ChokE RuN
WARNING
Read this operator's manual and the safety rules before operating
your log splitter. Compare the illustrations below with your equipment
to familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjust-
ments. Save this manual for future reference.
bEAm LoCkS
These two locks are used to secure the beam in the horizontal or
the vertical position. The vertical beam lock is located on the tanks
bracket. The horizontal beam lock is located on the beam support latch
bracket.
WEDGE
The wedge is used to split the wood.
CoupLER hITCh
The coupler hitch is at the end of the tongue and attaches to a a tow
ball for transportation purposes.
mEETS ANSI SAFETy STANDARDS
Craftsman Log Splitters conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

OPERATION

Cylinder
Log Dislodger
Tongue
Choke Control
Stop Switch
Figure 8
Control Handle
Wedge
Vertical
Beam
Lock
Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how
to stop the machine and disengage them quickly.
Always wear safety glasses when operating this equipment or while
performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
CoNTRoL hANDLE
The Control Handle is used to move the wedge up and down to split
wood. The control handle has three positions; Forward, Neutral and
Reverse. See the Using the Log Splitter Section for instructions.
LoG DISLoDGER
The log dislodger is designed to remove any partially split wood from
the wedge. This may occur while splitting large diameter wood or
freshly cut wood.
STARTER hANDLE
Used to start the engine.
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Horizontal
Beam Lock
Beam Assembly
Log
Cradle
Reservoir
Tank
WARNING
WARNING