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4. Using only your hand, push the control
lever toward the log.
5. Hold the lever in the out position until log
is split.
IMPORTANT:
Splitter wedge is designed to
reach full extension and stop between 25 and
50 mm (1 and 2") before contacting end plate.
NOTICE:
When cylinder is fully extended do
not hold lever in out position. Pump damage
will result.
6. Allow split logs to drop to the ground.
IMPORTANT:
DO NOT try to catch split logs.
7. Move control lever away from the log until
it locks into retract position. Lever will
automatically return to neutral once
cylinder is fully retracted.
IMPORTANT:
Split only one log at a time
unless the cylinder has been fully extended
and a second log is needed to complete the
separation of the first log.
8. Move split logs as necessary to ensure
that all tripping hazards have been
eliminated from the operator zone.
REMOVE LOGS FROM WEDGE
1. Move the control lever to the Return / Up
position.
2. Allow the cylinder to retract until the stuck
log contacts the stripper plates.
3. Continue to retract the cylinder until the
log is dislodged from the splitter wedge.
4. Once removed from the splitter wedge
rotate log and split from a different
location or split log from the other end.
STOP THE ENGINE
1. Return cylinder to fully retracted position.
2.
Model 917032 only:
Move throttle control
lever to slow position.
3. Turn engine switch to off position.
4. Close fuel valve.
TRANSPORT UNIT
IMPORTANT:
Check local, state and federal
laws before towing unit. Any modifications
required to meet these laws are the
responsibility of the purchaser.
IMPORTANT:
Ensure that wheel bearings are
well packed with grease and that tires are
inflated properly before towing. See
on page 20. To tow unit:
1. Stop the engine. See
2. Place beam in horizontal position and
engage beam locks. See
3. Move rear stabilizer to transport position
and lock in place.
4. Attach log splitter hitch to tow vehicle with
class 1 or higher receiver and 2" ball.
Adjust hitch coupler to ensure lock lever
fully locks onto ball with no excess
movement. Install a locking pin or lock
through the lock lever.
WARNING:
Keep hands and
fingers away from splitter wedge
and stripper plates during cylinder
retraction.
CAUTION:
Do not load another
log or remove split pieces until the
cylinder has completely stopped
and the control lever is in the
neutral position. Do not reach
across the unit.
Figure 19
CAUTION:
Do not use the unit if
the stripper plates are bent or
damaged. Bent or damaged
stripper plates must be repaired or
replaced before use.
CAUTION:
Unit can cause serious
injury if it rolls out of control or tips
over. Chock wheels when unit is
not attached to a tow vehicle.
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