Brave PCLS1513, Owner'S Manual

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Operation
b . Make sure both ends of the log you
are splitting are cut as square as
possible. This will prevent the log from
sliding out of position while under
pressure. All logs should be 18”
(45.7 cm) long or shorter.
CAUTION
Never attempt to split wood across the
grain. The log splitter was not designed
for cross-grain splitting; doing so will
damage the log splitter and may cause
personal injury.
5 . Stand to the side, away from the engine,
and use only your hand to push the
control lever forward (towards the log). If
the log moves, before it is contacted by
the pusher plate, release the control lever
and then reposition the log. Operate the
log splitter only when in the
safe
operating area , as shown in the picture.
CAUTION
If you find you must hold the log
until the pusher plate touches it
and holds it in place, be very
careful not to put your hand between the
log and the pusher plate or the log and the
splitting wedge. If you must, hold the log
on top and in the middle. Remove your
hand immediately when the pusher plate
engages the log. Never use your knee or
any extension device to operate the valve
control handle.