The Handy 1938182001, Instruction Manual

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To set wedge ram stroke, take the following
steps:
❖
Move splitting wedge to desired position.
The upper position of the ram wedge travel
should be about 3-5cm over the logs to be
split.
❖
Release a control lever or switch off motor.
❖
Release the Setscrew (A) with L key. Raise
Adjusting Rod (B) until Adjusting Rod (B) is
started to be stopped by the spring inside.
Tighten the Setscrew (A).
❖
Release both control levers or switch on
motor.
❖
Check upper position of splitting wedge.
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Place log onto splitter. Place the log onto the
support table vertically and sitting flat on the
support table. Be sure the wedge and support table
will contact the log squarely on the ends. Never
attempt to split a log at an angle.
Break log in the direction of its growing grain. Do not
place log across the log splitter for splitting. It may be
dangerous and may seriously damage the machine.
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Adjust the Log Holders (A) according to the
diameter of the log to obtain most comfortable
Control Levers angle.
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Hold the log with clamping brackets closely in the
control lever guards. Lower both levers to start
splitting action. Releasing either lever stops the
motion of the splitting wedge. Releasing both
handles, returns the splitting wedge to the upper
position.
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Stack as you work. This will provide a safer work
area, by keeping it uncluttered, and avoid the
danger of tripping, or damaging the power cord.
Accumulated split wood and wood chips can create a
hazardous work environment. Never continue to work
in a cluttered work area which may cause you to slip,
trip or fall.
Never force the log splitter for more than 5 seconds. Do not keep pressure on it to split excessively hard
wood.
After 5 seconds of constant use, the oil under pressure will be overheated and the machine could be damaged.
For such extremely hard logs, rotate it by 90
o
to see whether it can be split in a different direction (the log
should still be split with the grain as shown in the diagrams in this manual). In any case, if you are not able to
split the log, this means that its hardness exceeds the capacity of the machine and thus that log should be
discarded to protect the log splitter.