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EARTHQUAKE, Division of Ardisam, Inc.
OpERATION
lOG SplITTER OpERATION
The Earthquake
Mini Electric Log Splitter requires
the use of both hands to operate. The user’s left hand
controls the hydraulic control lever, while the right hand
controls the pushbutton switch. The log splitter will freeze
upon absence of either hand. The log pusher will return
back to the starting position only after boths hands re-
lease the controls.
Split log in the direction of its grain. Placing logs across
the log splitter for splitting is dangerous and may seri-
ously damage the machine. Do not attempt to split two
logs at the same time.
FREEING A JAMMED lOG
1. Release both controls.
2. Once the log pusher completely stops at its starting
position, insert a wood wedge under the jammed log.
3. Start the log splitter to push the wood wedge under
the jammed log.
4. Repeat above procedure with sharper sloped wood
wedges until the log is completely freed.
CAUTION
Never force pressure on the log splitter for more
than 5 seconds in order to split excessively hard
wood.
CAUTION
Always set logs firmly on the log retaining plates
and work table. Make sure logs will not twist, rock
or slip while being split. DO NOT force the blade by
splitting the upper part of the log. This will break
the blade or damage the machine.
CAUTION
DO NOT try to knock the jammed log off the wedge
using a hammer or other device.
hydraulic
contol lever
pushbutton
switch
wood wedge
