OPERATION
Freeing a Jammed Log
If a log gets jammed, follow these instructions;
1) Release both controls.
2) After the log pusher moves back and completely stops at its starting position,
insert a wedge wood (A) Fig.10 under the jammed log.
3) Start the log splitter to push the wedge wood to go on completely under the
jammed one. See Fig.10.
4) Repeat above procedure with sharper slope wedge woods until the log is
completely free.
Do not try to knock the jammed log off. Knocking will damage the machine or
may launch the log and cause an accident.
Replacing Hydraulic Oil (Grade 22)
Replace the hydraulic oil in the log splitter after every 150 hours of use. Follow
these instructions to replace the hydraulic oil;
1) Make sure all moving parts stop and unplug from the power source.
2) Unscrew the oil drain bolt/dipstick (A) Fig.11 with a hex. key.
3) Use a container with a capacity of approx. 4 litres to drain out the hydraulic
oil.
4) Once the oil is drained, place the log splitter in a vertical position as shown
in Fig.12 and refill fresh hydraulic oil at the volume as per the hydraulic oil
capacity (3.2L).
5) Clean the surface of the dipstick on the oil drain bolt and put it back into the
oil tank while keeping the log splitter vertical.
6) Make sure the level of the refilled oil is just between two grooves around the
dipstick.
7) Clean the oil drain bolt before you screw it back in. Make sure that it is tight
to avoid leakage before placing the log splitter horizontally.
Periodically check the oil level to ensure it is between two grooves around the
dipstick. Upon lower oil level, oil refilling is required.
Warning:
Never mix oil with general waste! Used oil must be disposed of
according to current laws in your province.
Sharpening the Wedge
After using the log splitter for an extended period of time, sharpen the wedge
of the log splitter using a fine-toothed file and smooth any burrs or dented areas
along the cutting edge.
FIGURE 10
FIGURE 11
FIGURE 12
