Splitter Operation
WXR545PL
Trailer Wood Splitter
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6.8 Machine Set-up
IMPORTANT! Park the wood splitter on a level, dry
work area free of debris and other objects.
Position the splitter so the prevailing wind blows
engine exhaust away from the operator.
NOTE:
If using a tow vehicle, leaving the splitter
attached to it provides greater stability.
1.
Position the splitter next to the wood to be split.
2.
If no tow vehicle is available, lower the front crank
jack and the rear jack stand. Chock the wheels so the
machine is stable.
3.
Make sure working area is clear of stones, branches
or other obstacles.
4.
Precut logs to desired block size, ready to load onto
splitter bed.
5.
Determine where the split wood is going to be piled.
Make sure that location does not interfere loading
splitter.
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Fig. 15 –
Set-up
1. Crank Jack, Snap Lock Pin
2. Jack Stand
Change Splitter Bed from Horizontal to
Angled Position
6.
Pull back on the spring latch to release the locking
mechanism. Lift the frame using the handle on the
end of the cylinder. While raising the splitter, release
the spring latch.
7.
Raise the splitter bed up 20° to the angled position.
Make sure the spring latch pin locks into the hole.
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Fig. 16 –
Splitter Bed Spring Latch
Change Splitter Bed to Fully Vertical
Position
8.
Pull back on the spring latch to release the locking
mechanism. Lift the frame using the handle on the
end of the cylinder.
9.
Push the splitter bed over to vertical. In the fully
vertical position, the base of the splitter bed lifts the
wheels slightly, so the splitter does not roll.
