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3.2
Lubricate the beam area where the splitting wedge will slide with a small amount of
engine oil.
DO NOT
use grease.
3.3
The log splitter is equipped with a control system that requires the machine to be
operated by both hands of the user.
3.4
One hand will need to depress the safety handle while the other hand operates
the control handle.
This system keeps both hands clear of moving parts for safe operation.
3.5
The log splitter will stop working if either hand is removed.
3.6
Release the control lever to allow the log pusher to return to the start position.
3.7
DO NOT
continue to apply pressure once the log has been split, this causes
unnecessary stress on the rack teeth.
3.8
DO NOT
place your hands on the ends of the log when loading.
This is an unsafe method and could result in personal injury.
3.9
DO NOT
reach or step across the rail while the log splitter is running.
3.10
NEVER
attempt to split wood across the grain.
The log splitter was not designed for cross-grain log splitting and doing so could
damage.
3.11
Make sure both ends of the logs you are splitting are as square as possible.
This will prevent the log from slipping out of position while under pressure.
3.12
DO NOT
try and catch the split wood, allow it to fall to the ground.
3.13
DO NOT
attempt to split 2 logs at the same time. One of them may fly up and hit you.
3.14
If the ram stops before the log has been split, quickly pull the control lever backwards
to prevent stress on the belts.
Once the ram is free continue to split the log.
3.15
If a log becomes jammed, release the controls and return the ram to the start position.
3.16
Insert a wedge under the jammed log, start the log splitter to push the wedge under the
jammed log.
3.17
Repeat above procedure with a sharper slope wedge until the log is completely free.
3.18
DO NOT
hit a jammed log with a hammer to try and remove as this may cause damage
to the machine.
Wedge
3.19
ALWAYS
keep the guards in place and do not use if a guard is damaged or missing.
3.20
NEVER
force or push the log when splitting.
