OPERATION
Intended use:
This log splitter is intended and designed to only split wood. NEVER use for any
other purposes. Doing so can cause injury or VOID THE WARRANTY.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
This log splitter has been assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawings and part lists should it
become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts. Inspect all components
for damage.
IMPORTANT:
This unit is shipped without hydraulic oil, after cycling the splitter wedge several
times to purge the air, check the oil reservoir and bring to a safe level.
WARNING:
Exercise extreme caution, as parts are very heavy. Sufficient persons or mechanical
handling equipment should be used.
•General Assembly: Remove top, sides and ends of crate. Cut all retaining straps and remove the
lag bolt that secures the kickstand to the pallet. Attach splitter to skid steer and lift off of the
pallet.
•Check both the horizontal and vertical positions for any “kinks” in the hoses. Note: Always make
sure beam is locked securely into place.
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OPERATING POSITIONS
for Horizontal to Vertical Splitting
START UP
OPERATION
•Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area.
•Place a log on the beam, against the foot plate. Make sure the log is securely on the foot plate
and up against the beam.
•Depress the valve lever so that the cylinder will drive the wedge into the log. Extend the
cylinder until the log splits or to the end of its stroke. If the log has not completely split after the
cylinder has reached the end of its extension, retract the cylinder. NOTE: Leaving the valve in
the “actuate” position at the end of the stroke may damage the pump.
OPERATING POSITIONS
Changing Splitting Positions
The Splitter has 2 operating positions: Horizontal to Vertical positioning. With ample height to
allow kickstand to clear ground, rotate the splitter assembly to position the pivot tube to a
horizontal position. Lift the pin from below the beam to disengage. Rotate beam into the vertical
position and engage the pin to lock the beam in place.
CAUTION When rotating the beam from Vertical to horizontal, be sure that the hydraulic hose
does not get pinched.
WARNING: THE LOG SPLITTER BEAM IS HEAVY AND CAN PINCH HANDS/FINGERS IF
CARE IS NOT TAKEN.
