Craftsman 24BF570L099 Operator's Manual

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Figure 8bEAm LoCkSThese two locks are used to secure the beam in the horizontal orthe vertical position. The vertical beam lock is located on the tanksbracket. The horizontal beam lock is located on the beam support latchbracket.WEDGEThe wedge is used to split the wood.CoupLER hITChThe coupler hitch is at the end of the tongue and attaches to a a towball for transportation purposes.CoNTRoL hANDLEThe Control Handle is used to move the wedge up and down to splitwood. The control handle has three positions; Forward, Neutral andReverse. See the Using the Log Splitter Section for instructions.LoG DISLoDGERThe log dislodger is designed to remove any partially split wood fromthe wedge. This may occur while splitting large diameter wood orfreshly cut wood.STARTER hANDLEUsed to start the engine.mEETS ANSI SAFETy STANDARDSCraftsman Log Splitters conform to the safety standard of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).ChokE RuNChoke ControlStop SwitchEngine ControlsCylinderLog DislodgerControl HandleWedgeBeam AssemblyLogCradleVerticalBeamLockJack Stand TongueHorizontalBeam LockReservoirTankCouplerHitchWARNINGBe familiar with all the controls and their proper operation. Know howto stop the machine and disengage them quickly.WARNINGRead this operator’s manual and the safety rules before operatingyour log splitter. Compare the illustrations below with your equipmentto familiarize yourself with the location of various controls and adjust-ments. Save this manual for future reference. WARNINGAlways wear safety glasses when operating this equipment or whileperforming any adjustments or repairs on it.10OPERATION