6.4 Splitting
After each cut, the log will roll onto the splitting cradle.
When splitting, follow this procedure:
1.
Using the wedge height lever, set the height of the
wedge according to the diameter of the log.
2.
Push both splitting control levers down into detent.
The splitting ram will begin the auto-cycle—it extends
to split the wood, then retracts automatically.
The control levers reset to neutral when the auto-cycle
completes.
4 Way Wedge
Wedge Height
Lever
Fig. 31 –
Splitting cradle
3.
Winch the log up to the guide again to make the
next cut. Continue cutting and splitting to finish the
log.
Fig. 32 –
End of first log
6.5 Next Log
As the first log finishes, it will be too short to winch in.
At this point, winch in another log behind the first one
and use it to push the first log into the cutting area.
Fig. 33 –
Push first log with next
1.
Ensure the log in the Wood Processor is stable,
then release the rope and hook.
2.
Pull the rope out to the second log.
3.
Wrap the winch strap around log. You may need to
roll the log onto the strap using a log peavey.
4.
Attach the winch hook onto the winch strap.
5.
Engage winch drive mechanism with the winch
gear lever.
6.
Use the winch to pull log into log lead in chute.
Ensure the log does not catch on the front lip of the
lead in chute.
7.
Continue to winch the log up to the first log.
8.
Use the second log to push the first one up to the
cutting guide.
9.
After a few cuts , reposition the winch strap to the
far end of the second log, and continue winching
and cutting.
Processing Operation
WP240-WP270
3-Point Hitch Firewood Processor
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