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FM22P Petrol Log Splitter
Operation
Step 2
Start the engine as instructed in the engine manufacturer’s handbook / user manual.
The hydraulic oil needs to be above -12C° (10°F) before starting the engine. Cold hydraulic oil can
damage the hydraulic pump. If outdoor air temperature is below 0C° (32°F) allow the log splitter to
warm up by extending and returning the wedge several times before splitting wood.
STEP 3
Load a log onto the beam. Do not exceed the max log length
given on page 2.
When using the splitter in the horizontal position, the log
should be placed against the edge of the fixed blade.
For best results the logs to be square cut. However if one end
is cut at an angle, then this end should be placed against the
fixed blade, so that the pusher plate pushes against the square
end.
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WARNING:
NEVER place a log on the log splitter so that you are splitting across the grain. Always
place logs so that you are splitting along the grain.
STEP 4
Push both control levers up to split the log.
Push both control levers down to return the
moving blade to it’s original position.
DO NOT
attempt to attach rope, cord or any
other device to the control levers to attempt
to operate the splitter one handed.
DO NOT
remove the guard between the levers,
this will invalidate the warranty.
Split Log
Retract
blade
WARNING:
The wedge can cut through skin and break bones. Keep both hands away
from the moving blade, fixed blade and beam slide. Do not allow anyone else in the
work zone while operating the splitter.
