Splitting a Log
This log splitter is equipped with a control system that requires both hands of the user to
be operated. The left hand controls the hydraulic control lever while the right hand
controls the momentary push button switch. First push the momentary push button switch
(A) Fig.7 to start the motor, then lower the hydraulic control lever (B) to engage the
hydraulic pusher, see Fig.7. The log splitter will stop upon absence of either hand. Only
after both hands release the controls will the log pusher start to return to the starting
position.
Operational Guidelines
Never force the log splitter for more than 5 seconds by keeping pressure on it to split
excessively hard wood.
After this time interval, the oil under pressure will be overheated and the machine could
be damaged. For such extremely hard wood, rotate the log by 90 degrees to see whether
it can be split in a different direction. In any case, if you are not able to split the log, this means that its hardness exceeds the capacity of the
machine and thus, the log should be discarded to protect the log splitter.
NOTE: During operation, the metal part connected to the motor remains cold or in any case, reaches a temperature only slightly higher than
the ambient temperature. After several hours of use with particularly difficult wood, the pump may become very hot. This is not a dangerous
situation for the machine, which returns to full functioning capacity after being cooled. On the other hand, it is very important not to cause
overheating of the oil, and thus the pump, by forcing the machine in an attempt to split logs that exceed the capacity of the machine.
Always set logs firmly on the log retaining tube frames and work table. Make sure logs will not twist, rock or slip while being split. Do not force
the blade by splitting the log on the upper part. This will break the blade or damage the machine. Split log in the direction of its grown grain.
Do not place log across the log splitter for splitting. It may be dangerous and may seriously damage the machine. Do not attempt to split more
than one log at a time. One of them may fly up and hit you.
Freeing a Jammed Log
If a log gets jammed, follow these instructions;
1) Release both controls (A & B) Fig.8.
2) After the log pusher (C) moves back and completely stops at its starting position,
insert a wedge wood (D) under the jammed log (E).
3) Start the log splitter to push the wedge wood to go on completely under the jammed
one.
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.
OPERATION
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