Splitter Operation
WXR545PL
Trailer Wood Splitter
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Fig. 19 –
Engine Throttle
1. Throttle Lever
3.
Turn the engine ignition switch ON.
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Fig. 20 –
Ignition Switch
4.
Pull the starter grip out lightly until resistance is felt,
then pull briskly in the direction of the arrow as shown
below. Return the starter grip gently.
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Fig. 21 –
Recoil Starter
IMPORTANT! Do not allow the starter grip to snap
back against the engine. Return it gently to prevent
damage to the starter.
5.
Leave the engine operating at low throttle for a few
minutes to allow it to warm up. Gradually push the
choke control lever open (to the left) as the engine
warms.
IMPORTANT! Engine should be warmed up before
putting to work.
6.
Once the engine is warmed, increase the throttle
setting to
MAX
before beginning.
6.10 Stopping Procedure
1.
Stop loading material onto the splitter bed.
2.
Decrease engine speed to
MIN
.
3.
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
6.11 Stopping in an Emergency
In an emergency
•
Turn the ignition switch OFF.
•
Correct fault situation before restarting engine and
resuming work.
6.12 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.
W035
• 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.
