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Moving and Towing to the Job Site
The log splitter is heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or
tips over.
Follow the instructions below for safely moving and towing the log splitter.
1. Place in
Horizontal
position
Make sure the log splitter is locked in the horizontal position with hitch pin
before moving.
NEVER move log splitter when it is in vertical configuration because it will be
unstable and could tip.
2. Lock:
• Front
jack
DOWN
• Rear
outrigger leg
UP
Lock jack in DOWN position and the rear outrigger leg in the UP position
before you move the log splitter.
3. Move log splitter
to work site or
tow hitch
Move log splitter by hand either directly to chosen work site or to vehicle
hitch for towing.
(See Before Each Use: Step Three: instructions on selecting a work site)
Important Safety Instructions:
• Hills. Do not move the log splitter up or down hills by hand—use a towing
vehicle.
• No riding. Never allow anyone to sit or ride on the log splitter.
• No cargo. Never transport cargo or wood on the log splitter.
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