Splitting Operation
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5. Load log
Load log onto beam between the wedge and an endplate, cut edge against the endplate -
positioned for a lengthwise cut.
Notes:
a) The log splitter is designed only for cutting lengthwise with the grain, NOT for
cutting across the grain.
b) This log splitter is designed for cutting logs only up to 24″ long and 16″ in diameter,
lengthwise with the grain only. Larger diameter logs could get stuck on the wedge
and longer logs will not fit on the beam.
Correct Log Orientation Incorrect Log Orientation
WARNING:
ALWAYS keep hands and feet away from the wedge and partially split
logs while loading, operating and unloading the log splitter.
Important safety instructions:
Hold bark side
. Hold the bark side of logs when loading or positioning, never the
ends. Never place your hands or any part of your body between a log and any part of
the log splitter. NEVER place hands on log while splitting.
Wedge moving.
NEVER load or unload logs while the wedge is moving.
Straddling / reaching across
. Never straddle, reach across, or step over the beam
while the engine is running. You could trip, actuate the controls, and get seriously
injured.
Unsplit log pile
. Do not pile logs to be split in a place that will make you reach
across the log splitter in order to load them.
Square log ends
. Logs that are not cut square can slide out while splitting and
become a safety hazard or cause excessive force to log splitter components. Use a
chainsaw to cut logs square on each end before attempting to split them.
Single log
. Never attempt to split more than one log at a time. Pieces of log can
unexpectedly be thrown from the machine causing serious injury.
Split along grain
. Do not use the log splitter to split logs across the grain. Doing so
will damage the log splitter and could also cause pieces of log to be thrown, injuring
the operator or bystanders
Forked logs
. Splitting forked logs can cause damage to the log splitter. Trim the
forked log with a chain saw prior to splitting the log.
Changing splitting position
. Do not change splitting positions (horizontal/vertical)
with the engine running. You may contact the muffler and receive serious burns. Be
careful to avoid contact with hot muffler even after the engine is turned off.
