Operating Controls; Control Handle; Engine Controls - Craftsman 247.77466 Operator's Manual

Know Your Log Splitter
Read this operator's manual and safety rules before operating your log splitter. Compare the
illustrations below with your equipment to familiarize yourself with the location of various
controls and adjustments. Save this manual for future reference.
The operation of any log splitter can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear safety glasses, for operating this
equipment or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it.
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Horizontal
Beam Lock
Reverse
Neutral
._._-Control Handle
_Forward
_ S_ing Wedge
Vertical
Beam Lock
How it works
Reverse
(Automatip) ITo return
/ -4_ / wedge
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Neutral I
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\ Forward _ To split
\ wood
Figure 7
OperatingControls(see
Figure7)
,_ WARNING: Be familiar with all controls
and their proper operation. Know how to
stop the machine and disengage them
quickly.
The control handle stays in the return (Reverse)
position and returns to neutral automatically when
fully retracted.
NOTE: Reverse position may also be operated back
to neutral position manually, if necessary.
Control Handle
The control handle has three positions. See Figure 7.
FORWARD: Move control handle FORWARD
or DOWN to move wedge to split wood.
NOTE: Control handle will return to neutral position
as soon as handle is released.(Forward Position
only)
BeamLocks
There are two position locks for each operating
position. See Figure 7.
Vertical: The vertical position lock is located next to
the oil filter.
Horizontal: The horizontal position lock is pail of the
beam support latch bracket.
NEUTRAL: Release the control handle or move
the lever to neutral position to stop the wedge
movement.
REVERSE: Move control handle BACK or UP to
return the wedge toward the cylinder.
EngineControls
Stop Switch
Push button to ON prior to choking for engine start;
push to OFF to shut engine down.
Meets ANSI safety standards
Craftsman Log Splitter conforms to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).
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