WX530
Trailer Wood Splitter
Operating Instructions
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2.
Decrease engine speed to idle speed..
3.
Push the throttle control lever all the way down to shut off
the engine.
6.11 Log Placement
WARNING!
Risk of pinching or crushing hazard between the
wedge or push block and the log!
Never place hands at the ends of the log.
Always grasp logs by the sides when loading or
removing.
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• Always grasp the log by the sides not the ends when
placing in or removing logs from the splitter.
This
minimizes the chance of the operator getting fingers, hands
or arm between the wedge / push block and the log.
•
Any logs or debris remaining on the splitter bed should only
be removed after it is safe to do so.
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Fig. 21 –
Correct Log Placement—Horizontal
6.12 Splitting Wood
WARNING!
Risk of pinching or crushing hazard! The worker
loading the splitter MUST be the only one in
control of the hydraulic cylinder and splitting
wedge.
Only one worker should operate and load the
wood splitter.
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6.12.1 Horizontal Splitting
1.
Place wood or log on the splitter.
2.
Push control lever forward and hold to split wood.
3.
Release the lever when the log splits or cylinder reaches full
stroke and stops.
4.
Pull the lever back to retract the push block or wedge.
The detent holds the lever until the cylinder fully retracts,
allowing hands-free operation.
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Fig. 22 –
Hydraulic Control Valve Positions
IMPORTANT! Do not hold the valve lever to extend or
retract the cylinder once it has reached the end of its stroke.
Doing so can overheat the oil and could damage the engine.
5.
If the log is large enough to require another split, reposition
and repeat steps.