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Splitting Operation
4. Load Log
Load log onto beam with a cut end against the ram – 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 a maximum of 16" in diameter and
24" long. 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 ram, 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.
Ram moving
. NEVER load or unload logs while the ram 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 the log splitter. Trim the forked log
with a chain saw prior to splitting the log.
