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WARNINg
Never attempt to split logs across the grain;
damage to the splitter or injury to you could
occur. (See Figure 9.) Always split logs end to end,
with the grain.
7. If a log is forked, split one leg at a time. Do not try to split down
the middle of the fork. (See Figure 10.)
8. To activate the ram, place one hand on the lock out lever and
the other hand on the engagement handle. Pull forward on
the lock out lever and then lift up firmly on the engagement
handle. Continue lifting up on the handle until the log is fully
split or until the ram reaches the end of its stroke, then release
the handle to retract the ram. (See Figure 11.)
NOTe:
To retract the ram at any time during the forward stroke,
simply release the engagement handle.
WARNINg
Keep hands away
from the log while
the ram is in motion.
9. If the ram stops before the log is completely split, release the
handle immediately and allow the ram to fully retract. Repeat
the splitting cycle until the log is split.
NOTe:
Do not allow the gear teeth to grind if the ram stops before
the log is split. Release the engagement handle immediately
to avoid excessive wear or damage to the gear teeth.
10. If the ram becomes stuck in the log and will not retract,
immediately strike downward on the engagement handle to
disengage the gear teeth and retract the ram.
11. If a log becomes stuck on the wedge, shut off the engine and
wait 30 seconds, or until the flywheels stop rotating, before
removing the log. Dislodge the log by pulling it straight back,
working it straight up and down as necessary, to remove it from
the wedge. Do not push the log side to side to remove it.
WARNINg
Never try to dislodge a stuck log while the
engine is running. First shut off the engine and
wait 30 seconds, or until the flywheels have
stopped rotating.
12. Remove logs from the work table as they are split.
13. Keep the beam dry and scraped clean of build-up during use, to allow the ram to slide freely.
FIguRe 9
FIguRe 10
ENGAGEMENT
HANDLE
LOCK-OUT
LEVER
FIguRe 11
