OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS
The control handle has three positions.
See FIGURE 17.
(FIGURE
17)
•
FORWARD
— To split wood. Move the control handle to the FORWARD position to move wedge toward the log to split.
NOTE:
The control handle will return to the NEUTRAL position as soon as the handle is released during FORWARD
process,
and the wedge stops moving forward. DO NOT hold the handle at the FORWARD position when the wedge is
fully extended.
The over built up pressure may squeeze the pressure relief valve, and the control handle won
’t be released
to NEUTRAL
position automatically. Manually pull the handle to NEUTRAL or REVERSE position to recover. Or the
hydraulic system may
get damaged and void your warranty.
•
NEUTRAL
— To stop wedge. Release the control handle or move the lever to the NEUTRAL position to stop the wedge
movement.
•
REVERSE
— To return the wedge. Engage the control handle to the REVERSE position, the wedge will automatically
return
toward the cylinder. When the wedge is fully retracted and contacts the handle release lever, the control handle will
return to
the NEUTRAL position automatically.
NOTE:
Do not hold the handle in the REVERSE position. It will stay in REVERSE position during the wedge being retracted.
When the wedge is fully retracted, the handle will kick back to the NEUTRAL positon automatically.
WARNING!
If the control handle on your log splitter is not functioning properly, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY
and contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to service, repair or replace control valve. Contact an authorized service dealer.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to adjust or modify the control valve or the hydraulic system from its original
settings or manufacturer in any way.
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