Craftsman 24BF570F299 Operation Manual - Page 10

OPERATION Coupler Hitch Cylinder Control Handle Log Dislodger Wedge Horizontal Beam Lock Beam Assembly Jack Stand Engine Controls Tongue ChokE RuN Choke Control Stop Switch Vertical Beam Lock Log Cradle Reservoir Tank Figure 8 WARNING 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 adjustments. Save this manual for future reference. Be familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and disengage them quickly. WARNING Always wear safety glasses when operating this equipment or while performing any adjustments or repairs on it. 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. 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. Meets ANSI Safety Standards Craftsman Log Splitters conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). 10