6
m
WARNING!
Accidents occur when there is more than
one person involved in loading and operating the log splitter;
only one person should operate the splitter. If a second person
is assisting in loading the splitter, NEVER allow an assistant to
hold the log in place while the operator is using the unit.
Using the 10-Ton Log Splitter
1. Load the log lengthwise into the unit between the wedge
and the ram plate. Be sure that the split will be along
the grain.
2. Grip one handle in each hand and pump the handles back
and forth in opposite directions. This contrary motion will
force the log against the wedge (Fig. 2).
m
DANGER!
Always operate the unit from the side of the
operation handles, furthest from the wedge and the
splitting log.
3.
Remove the split pieces.
4. Turn the hand wheel counterclockwise no more than one
full turn to relieve the pressure and retract the ram (Fig. 3).
5. Turn the hand wheel clockwise until it is snug (Fig. 3). You
are now ready to split the next log.
m
WARNING!
NEVER attempt to remove a stuck log from
the splitter by forcing the use of the hydraulic ram to split the
log.
m
WARNING!
NEVER modify the log splitter.
Splitting a Short Log
This log splitter is designed to split logs between 13.5 inch
(34.3 cm) and 18 inch (46 cm) in length. When the log is shorter
than 13.5 inch, the ram plate may not be able to reach the log.
In this case, place a wood block with flat surfaces in front of
the ram plate before operating (Fig. 4). Very short logs may
require an additional block.
Fig. 2
Operating
handle
Wedge
Ram plate
R
Fig. 3
Hand wheel
Ram plate
Fig. 4
Ram plate
Block
