GB - 16
Warm Up Unit
When using the unit in temperatures of 68°
F (20° C) or lower, the hydraulic system
should be cycled before splitting logs. This
allows the cool hydraulic oil in the cylinder to
be circulated before placing a load on the
hydraulic system.
1. Start the engine and allow it warm up
2. Cycle the cylinder through three or four
full extension/retraction cycles.
3. Proceed with splitting logs.
IMPORTANT:
Always split logs with engine
set at Fast position.
Splitting Logs
Determine if the size of the logs to be split
can be safely and comfortably lifted up onto
the beam in the horizontal position. If logs are
too heavy for the operator, position the beam
in the vertical position for splitting.
Working only in the Operator Zone (see
1. Fully retract cylinder.
2. Place log on beam:
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Split only from log ends, with the grain.
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Position log against grips on end plate
with the squarest end toward the
splitter edge.
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Position hands on sides of logs when
placing logs on unit and not on the
end. Never place hands or any part of
the body between a log and any part
of the log splitter.
•
Do not attempt to stabilize logs with
legs or feet while operating.
3. Using only your hand, push the control
lever toward the log.
4. Hold the lever in the out position until log
is split.
5. Allow split logs to drop to the ground.
DO NOT try to catch split logs.
6. Move control lever away from the log
until it locks into retract position. Lever
will automatically return to neutral once
cylinder is fully retracted.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Move split logs as necessary to ensure
that all tripping hazards have been
eliminated from the operator zone.
FOR BEST PERFORMANCE
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Ensure that logs to be split are cut as
square as possible.
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Split dry, cured logs. Wet or recently
cut logs will be more difficult to split.
•
Split logs with straight grain. Logs with
knots or twisted or irregular grain
patterns will be more difficult to split.
•
Move split logs as needed to keep
operator zone free of tripping hazards.
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When splitting logs that are not square
place the longest portion of the log
closest to the beam and the most
square end against the splitter wedge.
WARNING:
AVOID INJURY.
Read and understand the entire
Safety
section before proceeding.
CAUTION:
During operation,
engine and hydraulic system are
hot. Always stop engine and allow
unit to cool before changing beam
positions.
