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5.
To the capacitor starting and resistance starting motors,
rear end of the frame mounted with centrifugal switch. On
the rear end of the motor base there is furnished a quick-
break centrifugal switch.
When the motor is started and attains to a certain speed
the switch will give a crisp sound of “click, click” and thus
cut off the power supply to the secondary winding with the
motor in normal run
．
When the motor fails to start or when it does start and
attain a certain speed but accompanies with shock and
shriek instead of the crisp click
，
cut off the power supply
immediately and carefully inspect the centrifugal switch
and the capacitor
．
V. Overhaul
In order to insure reliable operation the motor, which
should be carried out at regular intervals, usually once a
year.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
•
Position the log splitter on solid level ground when
operating.
•
Plug the unit into the mains (single phase, 3 pin, 13 amp
socket) in conjunction with a PRCD and start the motor.
•
Using both hands lift the handle to lower the ram and
lower the handle to raise the ram.
•
Operate ram to lift the wedge above the height of the
log to be split.
•
Position the centre of the log under the wedge. Move
the wedge using the lever until contact is made with the
log.
•
Keep two hands on control levers while splitting log. The
speed can be controlled by how much pressure you put
on the control valve.
•
Stop splitting if log starts to go sideways and reposition
per above instructions.
•
Should the wedge lodge or become stuck in the log,
return wedge to fully open position and gently rock log
free before continuing.
