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HOW TO REMOVE A STUCK LOG
If a log gets stuck on the wedge base or the wedge becomes embedded in the log and will not
completely split and separate the log. Follow the directions below to remove the log:
1.
Fully retract the ram.
2.
Remove the stuck log from the wedge manually with a pry bar.
3.
IMPORTANT: Be extremely careful as log pieces may fly off as they separate from the wedge.
4.
Do not attempt to re-split a stuck log once it has been removed from the wedge.
5.
Manually split the log with a maul or cut it with a chainsaw.
HOW TO BLEED THE LOG SPLITTER
1.
Extend the ram to its maximum length.
2.
Remove the oil Plug and make sure the oil level is full. If needed add more hydraulic oil
to the hydraulic pump (Figure 3).
3.
Turn the hand wheel counterclockwise as fast as possible. The piston rod will retract
into the hydraulic pump and push the air out of the cylinder via the oil plug hole.
4.
Check the oil level again and if need add more hydraulic oil.
5.
Replace the oil plug and repeat steps 1-3 as needed.
6.
To add oil, remove the oil plug and add oil to just below the fill plug.
7.
Then replace the oil plug.
WARNING
NEVER attempt to remove a stuck log from the splitter. If there is a stuck log never do the following:
Using the hydraulic force of the log splitter to split the log, never modify the log splitter or add
attachment to the log splitter.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
