WE225, WE235
Trailer Wood Splitter
Operating Instructions
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Retract Position
•
Pull the lever fully backwards to retract the wedge
/ push block. The valve detent holds the lever in
Retract allowing a hands-free return cycle.
•
The valve lever spring-returns to Neutral when
released from auto-retract.
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Fig. 14 –
Retract Wedge or Push Block
6. Operating Instructions
The operator has the responsibility of being familiar
with all operating and safety procedures and
following them.
6.1 Operating Safety
Read and obey the safety signs on the machine. Clean or
replace them if they are not legible.
There is no substitute for a cautious, safe-minded
operator who recognizes potential hazards and follows
reasonable safety practices. This machine must be used
with all its safety equipment properly installed to minimize
the chance of accidents.
1.
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment. Tie
back long hair, remove jewelry, and avoid loose fitting
clothing. Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause
permanent hearing loss! Wear hearing protection on
a full-time basis when using this machine.
2.
The operator must be in control of the machine at all
times. Read and understand owner's manual before
starting. Review safety instructions annually.
3.
Never use engine-powered machinery indoors. Gas
engine exhaust contains toxic carbon monoxide,
which cannot be smelled or seen. Breathing carbon
monoxide can be lethal.
4.
Make sure all guards, deflectors and shields are in
place before starting and operating.
5.
Keep hands out of splitting area. Do not rest hands
on the log being split.
6.
Do not step over or straddle splitter during operation.
7.
Do not try to split more than one log at a time. The
logs can fly out and cause injury.
8.
Keep your fingers and hands away from cracks in the
log that can open while splitting.
9.
Always load logs by grasping the bark side, not the
cut ends.
10.
Do not reach into or load the splitter when the wedge
is in motion.
11.
Do not try to split logs across the grain. Some types
of wood can burst or splinter causing pieces to be
thrown causing injury.
12.
For uneven cut logs, always place the square-cut end
against the splitting wedge.
13.
Never place any part of your body where it would be
in danger if machine movement should occur during
assembly, installation, operation, maintenance,
repairing or moving.
14.
Before servicing or repairing the machine, place it in a
Safe Condition
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