Splitting Operation
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1)
Retract ram fully.
2)
Turn engine OFF.
3)
Remove stuck log from the wedge
manually
with a pry bar or a sledgehammer.
Important: Be extremely careful as log pieces may fly off as they separate from
the wedge. Make sure bystanders are clear and wear safety goggles.
4)
Do not attempt to resplit a stuck log once it has been removed from the wedge.
Manually split with an axe or cut with a chainsaw.
10. Return ram
Move Split Control Lever away from wedge to return ram.
Once the control valve is actuated in the return direction, the ram is designed to keep
returning by itself completely and then stop automatically.
WARNING:
Stay clear while the ram is returning. It is still powerful enough on the return
stroke to cause serious injury.
11. Remove split
wood
Remove split wood from area.
Move each log away from log splitter after it is split. Split logs left near the log
splitter are a trip hazard.
12. After use.
1.
Turn off engine.
2.
Remove engine debris.
Debris on a hot engine can be a fire hazard. After the engine is off, clean debris and
chaff from engine cylinder head, cylinder head fins, blower housing rotating screen,
and muffler areas.
WARNING:
Avoid contact with hot muffler.
