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WARNING!
Accidents occur when there is more than
one person involved in loading and operating the log splitter;
only one person should operate the splitter. If a second person
is assisting in loading the splitter, NEVER allow an assistant to
hold the log in place while the operator is using the unit.
Using the 10-Ton Log Splitter
1.
Load the log lengthwise into the unit between the wedge
and the ram plate. Be sure that the split will be along the
grain.
2.
Grip one handle in each hand and pump the handles back
and forth in opposite directions. This contrary motion will
force the log against the wedge (Fig. 2).
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DANGER!
Always operate the unit from the side of the
operation handles, furthest from the wedge and the splitting
log.
3.
Remove the split pieces.
4.
Turn the hand wheel counterclockwise no more than one
full turn to relieve the pressure and retract the ram (Fig. 3).
5.
Turn the hand wheel clockwise until it is snug (Fig. 3). You
are now ready to split the next log.
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WARNING!
NEVER attempt to remove a stuck log from
the splitter by forcing the use of the hydraulic ram to split the
log.
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WARNING!
NEVER modify the log splitter or add
attachments to the log splitter.
Removing a Jammed Log
If the log gets stuck on the wedge base, or the wedge
becomes embedded in the log and will not completely split or
separate from the log, follow the directions below to remove
the log:
1.
Fully retract the ram.
2.
Remove the jammed log from the wedge manually with a
pry bar.
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CAUTION!
Be extremely careful as log pieces may fly
off as they separate from the wedge.
3.
Do not attempt to re-split a jammed log once it has been
removed from the wedge.
4.
Manually split the log with a maul or cut it with a chain
saw.
Fig. 2
Operation
handle
Wedge
Ram plate
Fig. 3
Hand wheel
Ram plate
