Wallenstein WX520, Operator'S Manual

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Controls
WX520 / WX520L / WX520T
Log Splitter
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5.1.3 Rewind Start
WARNING!
Fast retraction of the starter cord (called
kickback) pulls your hand and arm toward the
engine faster than you can let go of the handle.
Serious bodily harm (for example; bruises,
sprains, fractures, and broken bones) can result.
When starting the engine, pull the starter cord
slowly until you feel resistance, and then pull it
rapidly to avoid kickback.
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Figure 5 –
Rewind-start handle
5.2 Splitter Control
The splitter-control valve extends and retracts the push block to
split the wood. The splitter-control lever has three positions—
extend, neutral, and retract.
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Figure 6 –
Splitter-control valve
1. Extend
2. Neutral
3. Retract
The splitter control has the following functions:
1. Extend
Push and hold the lever to move the push block toward
the log. The push block applies pressure to split the log.
When you release the lever, it automatically moves to the
neutral position.
2. Neutral
When the lever is at the center of the valve, it is in the
neutral position. In this position, the push block is
stopped.
Logs can be loaded onto the log splitter when it is in the
neutral position.
3. Retract
Pull the lever to move the push block away from the log.
The splitter-control valve holds the lever in the retract
position (detent) for a hands-free retract cycle.
When the push block gets to the retracted position, the
lever automatically returns to the neutral position.