woodmizer FS300 Guide

Log Splitter
Safety, Operation,
& Maintenance Manual
FS300 A1.02
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
April 2017
Form #2099

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Table of Contents Section-Page
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 About this manual...................................................................................1-1
1.2 Getting Service .......................................................................................1-1
1.3 Specifications .............................................................................1-4
1.4 ................................................................................................................1-4
1.5 Warranty .................................................................................................1-4
SECTION 2 SAFETY 2-1
2.1 Safety Instructions..................................................................................2-1
Owner’s Responsibility..........................................................2-1
2.2 Safety Symbols.......................................................................................2-1
2.3 For Models with Engines........................................................................2-4
Use Caution When Working With Batteries ..........................2-5
SECTION 3 SETUP AND OPERATION 3-1
3.1 Uncrating ................................................................................................3-1
3.2 General Transportation...........................................................................3-2
3.3 Onsite setup ............................................................................................3-3
3.4 Operation ................................................................................................3-4
Using optional log lift ...........................................................3-5
Operation .........................................................................3-6
SECTION 4 HYDRAULICS 4-1
4.1 Hydraulic schematic (without optional Log Lift)...................................4-1
4.2 Hydraulic layout (without optional Log Lift).........................................4-2
4.3 Hydraulic components (without optional Log Lift) ...............................4-3
4.4 Hydraulic schematic (with optional Log Lift)........................................4-4
4.5 Hydraulic layout (with optional Log Lift)..............................................4-5
4.6 Hydraulic components (with optional Log Lift) ....................................4-6
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 4-1
4.1 General maintenance after each use .......................................................4-1
4.2 Hydraulics...............................................................................................4-1
4.3 Changing the wedges..............................................................................4-2
4.4 Wedge sharpening ..................................................................................4-4

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SECTION 5 PARTS 5-1
5.1 How To Use The Parts List ....................................................................5-1
To Order Parts.......................................................................5-1
5.2 Sample Assembly ...................................................................................5-1
5.3 Splitter table............................................................................................5-2
5.4 Debris Tray and Guards..........................................................................5-3
5.5 Trailer Tongue ........................................................................................5-4
5.6 GX390 Engine and Hydraulic Pump......................................................5-5
5.7 Trailer/Hydraulic Tank Frame................................................................5-7
5.8 Hydraulic Controls (Standard) ...............................................................5-9
5.9 Battery Box...........................................................................................5-11
5.10 Wedge...................................................................................................5-12
5.11 Decals ..................................................................................................5-13
5.12 Hydraulic Hoses ...................................................................................5-15
5.13 Log Lift Platform (Optional)................................................................5-16
5.14 Log Lift Controls (Optional) ................................................................5-18
5.15 Hydraulic hoses (with optional Log Lift) ..........................................5-20
5.16 Electrical...............................................................................................5-21

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About this manual
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SECTION 1 Introduction
1.1 About this manual
Congratulations on your purchase of a Wood-Mizer Wood Splitter! When properly
maintained and operated, your wood splitter should give you many years of dependable
service.
CAUTION! Read this entire manual before
operating the equipment. Take notice of all safety
warnings throughout this manual and those
posted on the equipment. Keep this manual with
this equipment at all times, regardless of owner-
ship.
Read all additional manufacturer’s manuals and observe any
applicable safety instructions including dangers, warnings, and
cautions.
Only persons who have read and understood the entire operator's manual should operate
the Wood-Mizer Wood Splitter. The wood splitter is not intended for use by or around chil-
dren.
1.2 Getting Service
Wood-Mizer is committed to providing you with the latest technology, highest quality
equipment, and strongest customer service available on the market today. We continually
evaluate our customers’ needs to ensure we’re meeting current wood-processing
demands. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.
GENERAL CONTACT INFORMATION
Toll free phone numbers are listed below for the continental U.S. and Canada. See the
next page for contact information for more Wood-Mizer locations.
United States Canada
Sales 1-800-553-0182 1-877-866-0667
Service 1-800-525-8100 1-877-866-0667
Website www.woodmizer.com www.woodmizer.ca
E-mail [e-mail] [e-mail]

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Office Hours: All times are Eastern Standard Time.
Please have your vehicle identification number and your customer number ready when
you call.
Wood-Mizer will accept these methods of payment:
Visa, Mastercard, or Discover
COD
Prepayment
Net 15 (with approved credit)
Be aware that shipping and handling charges may apply. Handling charges are based on
size and quantity of order. In most cases, items will ship on the day they are ordered.
Second Day and Next Day shipping are available at additional cost.
If your wood splitter was purchased outside of the United States or Canada, contact the
distributor for service.
WOOD-MIZER LOCATIONS
Monday - Friday Saturday
(Indianapolis Office Only)
Sunday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closed
USA World Headquarters Canadian Headquarters
Serving North & South America, Oceania, East
Asia
Wood-Mizer LLC
8180 West 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214
Phone: [phone] or 800.553.0182
Customer Service: 800.525.8100
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Serving Canada
Wood-Mizer Canada
396 County Road 36, Unit B
Lindsay, ON K9V 4R3
Phone: [phone] or 877.357.3373
Fax: [phone]
Email: ContactCanada@wood-
mizer.com

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Brazilian Headquarters European Headquarters
Serving Brazil
Wood-Mizer do Brasil
Rua Dom Pedro 1, No: 205 Bairro: Sao
Jose
Ivoti/RS CEP:93.900-000
Tel: [phone]/
[phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Serving Europe, Africa, West Asia
Wood-Mizer Industries Sp z o.o.
Nagorna 114
62-600 Kolo, Poland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Branches & Authorized Sales Centers
For a complete list of dealers, visit www.woodmizer.com

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1.3 Specifications
1.4
1.5 Warranty
DIMENSIONS (FS150G208) Imperial Metric
Operational Footprint 78½" x 38" x 40" 2.0 m x 0.96 m x 1.0 m
SPLITTING CAPACITY
Splitting Function Bi-Directional
Maximum Log Length 24" 609 mm
Optimum Log Diameter 24" 711 mm
Cycle Time (sec) 7 sec
Splitting (psi) 20 ton 18 mt
MACHINE
Engine Type/Size 7 HP / 280cc 5.1kW / 280dc
Starter Recoil Start
Pump 2 Stage - 11GPM 2 Stage - 41.6 LPM
Hydraulic Tank Capacity 12 gallons 45.4 liters
Cylinder Size 4" 101 mm
Frame Construction Tube-in-tube steel
WEDGE
Material A36 carbon steel
Height 8.5" 215 mm
TOWING
Trailer Standard
Hitch 2" SAE4 50 mm SAE4
Maximum Towing Speed 45 mph 72.4 kph
SHIPPING
Shipping Weight 610 lbs. 276 kg
WARRANTY 1 Year Limited

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Wood-Mizer® LLC
Limited Product Warranty
Wood-Mizer LLC (“Warrantor”), an Indiana corporation with its principal place of business at 8180 West Tenth
Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214-2400 USA, warrants to the original purchaser (“Purchaser”) that for the time
periods specifically stated herein and subject to the terms, conditions and limitations stated herein, the equip-
ment manufactured by the Warrantor will be free from defects in material and workmanship attributable to
Warrantor so long as, during the warranty periods stated herein, the equipment is installed, operated and
maintained in accordance with the instructions provided by Warrantor.
EXCLUSIONS FROM 90 DAY, LIMITED ONE YEAR AND TWO YEAR WARRANTY
Warrantor shall have no responsibility under this warranty for any wear components, including, but not limited
to: belts, blade guides, blades, electric motor brushes, drum switches, filters, fuses, hoses, bearings (exclud-
ing cylindrical drive bearings), bushings, cable carriers, and spark plugs. All wear components are furnished
“as is”, without any warranty from Warrantor. This limited warranty does not cover any defects caused by
misuse, negligence, alterations, damage due to overload, abnormal conditions, excessive operation, acci-
dent, or lack of performance of normal maintenance services.
PRODUCT MODEL CLASS LENGTH OF WARRANTY EFFECTIVE DATE
USA & CANADA NON USA
& CANADA
ORANGE: Portable Sawmills,
Resaws, Edgers LT, HR, EG Two years One year
Date of purchase
ORANGE: Portable Sawmills
with Chassis
LT28, LT35, LT40, LT50,
LT70, LX450
Two years, excluding
the chassis, which
chassis shall have a
five year warranty
One year
GREEN: Industrial Sawmills,
Resaws, Edgers
WM, HR, EG, TVS, SVS,
FS One year One year Date of purchase or
date of installation /
training (if applicable),
whichever occurs first,
not to exceed 6
months from date of
purchase
BLUE: TITAN Industrial Twin Vertical Saws,
Resaws, Edgers, Multirips One year One year
Material Handling TWC, IC, TD, LD, GC, CR,
CB, CC One year One year
Blade Maintenance Equipment BMS, BMT One year One year
Date of purchase
Options and Accessories Various One year* One year 1
1 Warranty on Options will match the warranty on the primary equipment when purchased on same invoice.
Moulders, Kilns MP, SD One year One year
Pallet Dismantler PD One year One year
Log Splitter FS One year One year
Replacement Parts Various 90 days 90 days

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Several components which are used in the manufacture of the equipment but not manufactured by Warrantor,
such as cant hooks, power plants, laser sights, batteries, tires, and trailer axles have warranties provided by
the original equipment manufacturer (written copies available upon request). Warrantor does not separately
warrant such items. Components or equipment manufactured by third parties are not covered by this war-
ranty. Warrantor, however, will provide reasonable assistance to the Purchaser to make claims against any
warranties applicable to such component parts as provided by such original equipment manufacturers. Com-
ponents or equipment manufactured by third parties are not covered by this Warranty.
FIVE YEAR LIMITED CHASSIS WARRANTY
The limited five year chassis warranty, described above, DOES NOT extend to (a) any damage stemming
from accident, improper towing, overload, abuse, misuse, abnormal conditions, negligence, excessive opera-
tion, or lack of maintenance, (b) rust caused by exposure to corrosive atmospheric conditions, or (c) the saw-
mill head, carriage, axle, brakes, or any hydraulic or electrical components attached to the chassis.
WARRANTOR’S OBLIGATIONS AS TO DEFECTS
In the event that the equipment fails to perform due to defective materials or workmanship attributable to War-
rantor under normal use and service within the established warranty period, Purchaser’s sole and exclusive
remedy and Warrantor’s sole liability shall be to replace or repair, in Warrantor’s sole and subjective discre-
tion, any defective part at Warrantor’s principal place of business without cost to the Purchaser if such defect
exists. The determination of whether a product is defective shall be made by Warrantor in Warrantor’s sole
and subjective discretion. The Purchaser must notify Warrantor prior to shipping any defective part. Warran-
tor, at its sole discretion, may cover expenses incurred in shipping the defective part to Warrantor for evalua-
tion; provided, however, that Warrantor will not be responsible for labor, travel time, mileage, removal,
installation, and/or incidental or consequential damages. However, any part in excess of 140 pounds must be
returned by the Purchaser to the Warrantor’s nearest authorized facility at the Purchaser’s expense, if return
is requested by Warrantor. Warrantor shall have a reasonable time within which to repair or replace the defec-
tive part. If Warrantor determines that the product is not defective under the terms of this warranty in Warran-
tor’s sole and subjective discretion, then Purchaser shall be responsible for any expenses incurred by
Warrantor in returning the equipment to the Purchaser.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS OF OTHER WARRANTIES
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVISIONS STATED ABOVE, WARRANTOR DISCLAIMS
ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONIN-
FRINGEMENT AND TITLE. No representation or other affirmation of fact by representatives of Warrantor,
whether verbal or in writing, including photographs, brochures, samples, models, or other sales aids, shall
constitute a warranty, or any other basis, for any legal action against Warrantor. There are no other represen-
tations, promises, agreements, covenants, warranties, guarantees, stipulations or conditions, expressed or
implied, by Warrantor, except as expressly set forth herein. THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER AND ANY
INTENDED USER OR BENEFICIARY OF THIS EQUIPMENT, SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO RECOVER
ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES OF LOST PRODUCTION, LOST
REVENUE, LOST PRODUCT, LOST PROFITS, LOST BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL,
OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, FROM WARRANTOR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER INCLUDING,
WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTY OR DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE SOLE,
JOINT, AND/OR CONCURRENT NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY,
STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR STATUTORY CLAIMS, OR OTHER LEGAL FAULT, OR RESPONSIBILITY
OF EITHER WARRANTOR OR PURCHASER OR ITS EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS. Warrantor does not war-
rant that its equipment meets or complies with the requirements of any particular safety code or governmental
requirements.
Defective items, replaced under the terms of this warranty, become the property of Warrantor.

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DESIGN CHANGES
Warrantor reserves the right to change the design of its products from time to time without notice and without
obligation to make corresponding changes in or to its products previously manufactured.
RIGHTS OF PURCHASERS
The validity and effect of this limited warranty, as well as its interpretation, operation and effect, shall be deter-
mined exclusively by the principles of law and equity of the State of Indiana, USA. This limited warranty gives
Purchaser specific legal rights. Purchaser may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state.
Some states may not allow limitations as to the duration of implied warranties or to the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, therefore some of the limitations and exclusions detailed set forth
above may not apply. In the event that any one or more of the provisions of this warranty shall be or become
invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provi-
sions of this warranty shall not be affected thereby.
INTERPRETATIONS
This Warranty constitutes the entire warranty agreement between Warrantor and Purchaser and supersedes any
prior understandings or agreements pertaining to the same subject matter. This warranty cannot be amended,
except in writing, which refers to this warranty that is signed by both Warrantor and Purchaser.
© 2017 Wood-Mizer LLC – 8180 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214

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SECTION 2 Safety
2.1 Safety Instructions
Owner’s Responsibility
IMPORTANT! It is always the owner's responsibility to comply with
all applicable safety instructions, as well as federal, state and local
laws, rules and regulations regarding the ownership, operation, and
towing of your Wood-Mizer Wood Splitter. All Wood-Mizer Wood Split-
ter owners should be thoroughly familiar with all applicable safety
instructions and laws and comply with them fully while using or towing
the wood splitter.
NOTE: ONLY safety instructions regarding personal injury are listed in this section. Safety
instructions regarding only equipment damage appear where applicable throughout the manual.
WARNING! Clean sawdust from all guards, vents, con-
trol boxes, or any area where sawdust may gather after
every shift. Failure to do so may result in fire, causing
death or serious injury.
2.2 Safety Symbols
The following symbols and signal words call your attention to instructions concerning your
personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions.
DANGER! indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! suggests a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION! refers to potentially hazardous situations which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equip-
ment.
IMPORTANT! indicates vital information.

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NOTE: gives helpful information.
OBSERVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT!
Keep children away from the area.
Read the entire operator's manual before operating the wood
splitter.
Take notice of all safety warnings throughout this manual and
those posted on the machine.
Keep this manual with this machine at all times, regardless of ownership.
Read all additional manufacturer’s manuals.
Obey all applicable safety instructions including dangers, warnings, and cautions.
Only persons who have read and understood the entire operator's manual should
operate the wood splitter.
WEAR SAFETY CLOTHING
WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the
wood splitter. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Always wear hand, eye, ear,
and foot protection when operating or ser-
vicing the wood splitter. Failure to follow this
may result in serious injury or death.
KEEP WOOD SPLITTER AND AREA AROUND WOOD
SPLITTER CLEAN
DANGER! Maintain a clean and clear path
for all necessary movement around the
wood splitter and stacking areas. Failure to
follow this will result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING! Do not allow children in the area of the wood splitter. Fail-
ure to follow this may result in serious injury or death

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DISPOSE OF WOOD BY-PRODUCTS PROPERLY
IMPORTANT! Always properly dispose of all wood by-products, includ-
ing sawdust, chips, and other debris, including operation waste such
as coolant, oil, fuel, oil filters, fuel filters, etc.
KEEP SAFETY LABELS IN GOOD CONDITION
IMPORTANT! Always be sure that all safety decals are clean and
readable. Replace all damaged safety decals to prevent personal
injury or damage to the equipment. Contact your local distributor, or
call your Customer Service Representative to order more decals.
IMPORTANT! If replacing a component which has a safety decal
affixed to it, make sure the new component also has the safety decal
affixed.
CAUTIONS FOR WOOD SPLITTER SETUP
WARNING! Set up the wood splitter on solid, level ground. Failure to
follow this may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! If unhitching the wood splitter, chock the trailer wheels to
prevent movement before unhitching it from the towing vehicle. Failure
to follow this may result in serious injury or death.
USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH HEAVY LOGS
WARNING! Do not load logs in excess of 300
lbs without a counterbalance on the tongue to
prevent unit tipping. Failure to follow this may
result in serious injury or death.
Having the wood splitter properly hitched to the
towing vehicle is a sufficient counterbalance.
WARNING! Be aware of possible crushing points when handling large
logs. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury or death.
KEEP PERSONS AWAY
WARNING! Keep all persons out of the path of log moving equipment
and logs when operating or loading the log splitter. Failure to follow this
may result in serious injury or death.

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KEEP HANDS AWAY
DANGER! Always keep hands away from moving wood. Failure to fol-
low this will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Avoid contact with any hot parts (hydraulic hoses, fittings,
engines, as applicable). Failure to follow this may result in serious
injury or death.
Allow the system to cool sufficiently before beginning any service func-
tion, including debris removal.
WARNING! Avoid contact with sharp edges of
the cutting wedges. Failure to follow this may
result in serious injury or death.
2.3 For Models with Engines
HANDLE FUEL/LUBRICANTS SAFELY
DANGER! Keep all fuel and lubricants away from children. Failure to
follow this will result in serious injury or death.
DANGER! Never smoke, weld, grind or allow sparks near your engine
or storage tanks. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or
death.
DANGER! Never spill fuel on a hot engine. Failure to fol-
low this will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Store gasoline away from flammable materi-
als. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury or
death.
WARNING! Never use flammable fuels or liquids to clean
the wedge. Failure to follow this can damage the equipment and may
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTIONS FOR GAS OR DIESEL ENGINE OPERATION
DANGER! Operate your engine/machine only in well ventilated areas.
Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death.

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DANGER! Never operate your engine/machine indoors or within a
confined space. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or
death.
DANGER! Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak, which can
result in fire. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death.
USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES
DANGER! Keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes, or other ignition
sources away from batteries at all times. Failure to follow this will
cause serious injury or death.
DANGER! Always wear safety goggles and a face shield when work-
ing near batteries. Failure to follow this will cause serious injury.
WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain
lead and lead compounds. Wash hands after handling. Failure to fol-
low this may result serious injury.
WARNING! Charge the battery in a well ventilated area. Failure to fol-
low this may result serious injury or death.
WARNING! Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable before per-
forming any service to the 12-Volt electrical system. Failure to follow
this may result in injury and/or electrical system damage.
EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPONENTS (LEAD/SUL-
FURIC ACID) per SDS (Safety Data Sheet):
EYE CONTACT Sulfuric Acid and Lead: Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of
water for at least 15 minutes while lifting lids. Seek immediate medical atten-
tion if eyes have been exposed directly to acid.
SKIN CONTACT Sulfuric Acid: Flush affected area(s) with large amounts of water using del-
uge emergency shower, if available, shower for at least 15 minutes. Remove
contaminated clothing, including shoes. If symptoms persist, seek medical
attention. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Discard contaminated
shoes.
Lead: Wash immediately with soap and water.
INGESTION Sulfuric Acid: Administer large amounts of water. Do NOT induce vomiting
or aspiration into the lungs may occur and can cause permanent injury or
death; consult physician.
INHALATION Sulfuric Acid: Remove to fresh air immediately. If not breathing, give artificial
respiration. If breathing is difficult, give oxygen. Consult a physician.
Lead: Remove from exposure, gargle, wash nose and lips; consult physician.

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WARNING! Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery. Failure to follow
this may result serious injury or death.
CAUTION! Do not overcharge the battery. Overcharging may reduce
the overall service life of the battery.
CAUTION! Be sure the battery is fully charged before transporting the
wood splitter. If the battery is not fully charged, excessive vibration
could reduce the overall service life of the battery.

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SECTION 3 SETUP AND OPERATION
3.1 Uncrating
When your Wood-Mizer Wood Splitter arrives, it will be mostly assembled. If any parts are
missing, please contact Wood-Mizer support at 1-800-525-8100.
IMPORTANT! Install the tongue first to stabilize the entire unit before
unloading the main frame. The tongue serves as a counterbalance.
See Figure 3-1.
1. Unfasten the trailer tongue from the crate.
2. Unpackage the trailer light wiring harness and thread it through the trailer tongue tube.
3. Fasten the tongue to the frame with the two (2) bolts and hardware provided. The hard-
ware is on the frame.
4. Unpack the engine manuals and key which are attached to the engine.
5. Release the straps and chocks holding the frame to the crate and roll the unit off the
crate.
FIG. 3-1
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3.2 General Transportation
IF PREVIOUSLY WORKING UNHITCHED FROM THE TOWING VEHICLE:
1. Close the output tray and pin it for transport.
2. If using the optional log lift, raise the lower section of the log lift platform, and pin it for
transport.
3. Hitch the tongue to the towing vehicle.
CAUTION! Make sure the hitch coupler fits entirely over the hitch ball
on the towing vehicle before latching.
4. Pin the hitch latch closed.
5. Cross the safety chains and attach the chains to the towing vehicle at the proper site for
that vehicle.
6. Connect the light plug to the towing vehicle.
7. Raise the jack by pulling the spring loaded pin and rotating the jack 90 degrees. The pin
will lock in to another hole at the 90 degree location.

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See Figure 3-2.
3.3 Onsite setup
DANGER! Do not operate this unit indoors or in an enclosed area or
carbon monoxide poisoning will occur. Failure to follow this will result in
serious injury or death.
DANGER! Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary movement
around the wood splitter and stacking areas. Failure to follow this will
result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Do not allow children in the area of the wood splitter. Fail-
ure to follow this may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Do not set up the wood splitter on ground with more than a
10 degree incline.
1. Park the log splitter on a solid, level surface.
NOTE: The log splitter may be used either hitched or unhitched to the
transport vehicle.
2. Chock both tires on both sides; use a total of four tire chocks.
FIG. 3-2
EF3MAN-02
Locking pin