Wallenstein WP240, Operator'S Manual

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13. Check that the 4 way wedge is set to the
appropriate height, adjust if necessary.
14. Activate the hydraulic controls to split the log.
15. Winch the log up to the guide, and begin cutting
again.
IMPORTANT! The Wood Processor winch is
designed to use synthetic rope. Use synthetic
rope as replacement only. Using anything else
creates an unsafe work environment and voids
warranty.
6.2 Position the Log
1.
Continue to winch the log up log loader chute to
the log stabilizer and stop the winch.
IMPORTANT! Stop winching when the hook
reaches the winch. If the operator is winching and
the log is not moving, it is most likely because the
winch is fully retracted. Continuing could pull the
hook off the end of the rope.
2. Ensure the log is stable, disengage the winch gear,
pull out the rope slightly.
3. Detach the winch hook from the strap, and move
the strap to the far end of the log.
Fig. 29 – Move strap to end of log
4.
Pull out the winch rope and re-attach the winch
hook.
5. Engage the winch gear, and begin winching the log
through the log stabilizer up to the log length guide.
6. Cut the log to length, and allow it to roll into the
splitting cradle (see Cutting page 39).
6.3 Cutting
WARNING!
Review the chainsaw operator's manual and
follow all safety instructions.
Always wear appropriate Personal Protective
Equipment (PPE) when using a chainsaw.
1. Make sure the chainsaw is sharpened and in good
working order.
2.
Ensure the log is up to the log length indicator.
3. Use the saw guide to safely align your cuts.
4. Apply pressure and use the chainsaw to cut the
log.
5. Be careful to decrease cutting pressure as you
finish the cut, there is a chainsaw bumper below
the cutting area to minimize damage to the chain
teeth if you accidentally follow through.
6. Let the log roll into the splitting cradle.
Log Length
Indicator
Align
Chainsaw to
the Guide
Chainsaw
Fig. 30 – Cutting the log
NOTE: The optional P201 Pivoting chainsaw
Holder makes cutting easier. See
Accessories on page 22.
WP240-WP270
3-Point Hitch Firewood Processor
Processing Operation
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