f
. Hold the control lever, extending the
splitting wedge, until the log is split or
the cylinder rod stops at its maximum
travel position. Stop the log splitter
(forward movement), at any point in the
splitting process, if you feel an unsafe
log splitting condition is occurring. As
the log is being split, DO NOT reach
forward and attempt to catch the split
wood — let it fall to the ground.
g
. Once the wedge reaches its full for-
ward travel, pull back on the control
lever to the full retract position. The
ram of the cylinder will automatically
retract into the cylinder. It is not nec-
essary to hold the control lever as the
cylinder retracts. Stop the wedge if the
log sticks (see caution below). When
the cylinder is fully retracted, the con-
trol valve will automatically shift to a
neutral position.
h
. DO NOT load another log or remove
split pieces until the wedge has com-
pletely stopped and the control handle
automatically returns to the neutral
position.
Depending on the type of wood
being split, a log may not always
break into two pieces and fall to
the ground. If a log sticks to the wedge,
place the valve handle in the neutral posi-
tion (stop the wedge from retracting) and
carefully remove the log from the wedge.
Allowing the log to remain attached to the
wedge when it is fully retracted could lead
to possible injury and/or damage to the log
splitter.
CAUTION
d
. Move the log under the splitting wedge
keeping your hands on the sides of the
log near the middle of the block. Cen-
ter the log making sure that the sawed
end is sitting on the large plate (base
plate).
Make sure you stand clear from the
engine’s exhaust. Hot exhaust is
intense and can cause serious injury.
Do not place your hands on top
of the log when loading the log
splitter. This is a very UNSAFE
method and could result in injury to your
hands.
If you find you must hold the log
until the wedge touches it and
holds it in place, be very careful
not to put your hand on top of the log. If
you must, hold the log in the middle of the
block. Remove your hand immediately
when the wedge engages the log. Never
use your hip or any extension device to
operate the valve control handle.
e
. Only using your hand, push the control
lever down (towards the log). If the log
moves, before it is contacted by the
splitting wedge, release the control
lever and then reposition the log.
Operate the log splitter only when
standing in the
safe operating area
,
as shown in the picture.
CAUTION
CAUTION
CAUTION
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