Splitting Operation
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1. Put on
protective
clothing /
gear
Wear the following protective clothing and safety gear:
1)
Eye protection
. Always wear safety glasses or goggles when operating the machine.
Pieces of log may fly out and serious eye injury can occur.
2)
Boots
. Falling logs can crush feet. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots when
operating or helping to load logs.
3)
Gloves
. Wear snug fitting gloves without draw strings or loose cuffs.
4)
Hearing protection
. The use of ear plugs or other hearing protection device is
recommended.
5)
No Loose / dangling. Loose or dangling apparel can become entangled in moving parts.
Never wear jewelry or loose-fitting clothing.
2. Lock & block Secure log splitter from unintended movement. Check that:
1)
The leg is locked in the DOWN position.
2)
The wheels are blocked.
3. Start engine
Start the engine.
See the engine owner’s manual for engine starting instructions.
NOTE:
a) Make sure the hydraulic oil is above 10
o
F before starting the engine. Cold hydraulic oil can
damage the hydraulic pump.
b) If outdoor air temperature is below 32
o
F, allow log splitter to warm up by extending and
returning the wedge several times before splitting wood.
WARNING:
Burns.
To avoid burns, stay clear of hot muffler if you are starting a warm engine.
Carbon monoxide
. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can
kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak
while using the log splitter, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a
doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
Other exhaust dangers
. Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle
components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Avoid inhalation of exhaust.
4. Load log
Load log onto beam with a cut end against wedge – positioned for a lengthwise cut.
NOTES:
a)
The log splitter is designed only for cutting lengthwise with the grain, NOT for
cutting across the grain.
b) This log splitter is designed for cutting logs only up to a maximum of 30” long and 24” in
diameter. Larger diameter logs could get stuck on the wedge and longer logs will not fit
on the beam.
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