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Controlling the Log Splitter:
Splitting Wood:
Use of the Stroke Limiter:
Freeing a Jammed Log:
NOTE:
The operator zone is when the operator is positioned at the rear of the Log Splitter near the control lever.
This Log Splitter is equipped with a control system that requires use of both hands of the operator. The left
hand controls the hydraulic control lever while the right hand controls the push button on/off switch. The Log
Splitter will not operate if either control is not simultaneously engaged. Only after the hydraulic control lever is
released will the log ram return backward to the starting position.
Place the log lengthwise on the Log Splitter and split in the direction of the grain. Using the right hand, push
down and hold the push button on/off switch. Using the left hand, push down and hold the hydraulic control
lever. Once the wood is split, release both controls. The ram will auto return to the starting position. (Fig 4)
Impact Hazard!
Log may suddenly split and eject. Stay clear of the projected wood.
If the Log Splitter stalls while trying to split a log, retract
the ram, rotate the log by 90
o
to see whether it can be
split in a different direction. If you are not able to split
the log, this means that its hardness or structure
exceeds the capacity of the machine and the log
should be discarded.
Always set the log firmly on the log retaining tubes and
log cradle. Make sure the log does not twist, rock or slip
while being split. Do not elevate the log on the wedge.
This may result in machine damage. (Fig 5)
Split the log in the direction of its grain. Do not place log across the Log Splitter for splitting. It may be
dangerous and may seriously damage the machine. Do not attempt to split 2 pieces of logs at the same time.
If the wood to be split is consistently shorter than 20.5 inches in length, you can use the stroke limiter to
control the starting distance between the ram and the wedge.
To adjust:
With the ram fully extended, release the motor switch while continuing to hold down the hydraulic
control lever. Have a second person loosen the adjustable knob and slide the stroke limiter to the desired
postion. With the knob oriented so it faces away from the unit, tighten the knob. Release the hydraulic control
lever only after the second person has secured the knob and moved away from the Log Splitter. The ram will
now stop at a position which requires less travel until it engages the log.
Pinch Hazard!
Keep hands and finger clear of all moving parts.
At the end of the stroke or if the units stalls, do not continue to engage both controls simultaneously for more
than 5 seconds. After this time interval, the oil will overheat and the machine could be damaged.
Operation
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NOTICE
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
1. Release both controls.
2. After the ram completely retracts, insert a wood wedge
under the jammed log. (Fig 6)
3. Using the ram, slowly push the wood wedge completely
under the jammed log.
4. Repeat above procedure with sharper slope wedge woods
until the log is completely freed.
The jammed log may suddenly disengage. Maintain a safe distance
away from the log during this operation.
Fig 5
Fig 6
Fig 4
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Wood Wedge
