Splitting Operation
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SPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION
SPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION
6. Extend
wedge
Move Split Control Lever toward endplate to extend wedge and split log.
Important safety instructions:
•
Operator position
. ALWAYS operate the log splitter from the manufacturer’s indicated
OPERATOR POSITION. (See diagram above.) Other positions are unsafe because they
can increase the risk of injury from crushing, cutting, flying objects, or burns.
•
Remove hands
. Remove both hands from log before activating Split Control Lever.
•
Hand activate
. Use only your hand to operate the Split Control Lever. Never use any
other body part, or a rope, cable, or other remote device to actuate the control.
•
Second person
. Many accidents occur when there is more than one person involved in
loading and operating the log splitter. Only one person should operate the controls.
If a
second person is assisting in loading logs, the operator must NEVER actuate the Split
Control Lever until the assistant and all bystanders are at least 10 feet away. NEVER
allow an assistant to hold the log in place while the operator actuates the Split Control
Lever.
7. Stop wedge
Release Split Control Lever to stop wedge movement when log is split.
WARNING
:
Cracks in logs can close quickly and pinch fingers. Keep fingers away from
any cracks that open in partially split logs.
8. Important
STUCK LOG
procedure
If a log does not split completely and becomes stuck on the wedge, follow the instructions
below to remove the log.
A log can become stuck to the wedge if the wedge becomes embedded in the log and the log
doesn’t split and separate. This can happen if the log is too stringy or tough to split completely.
A stuck log will move back with the wedge on the initial attempt to retract the wedge. If this
happens, retract the wedge completely to allow the splitter to strip the log from the wedge.
Keep hands clear of log and wedge while wedge is retracting.
