Ryobi Outdoor RY49701 Starting the LOG Splitter, Splitting Logs, See Figures 6, See Figures 8

OPERATION

STARTING THE LOG SPLITTER

See Figures 6 - 7.

nOperator should be positioned at the rear of the log split- ter as shown in figure 7.

nPlace the left hand on the hydraulic control lever and the right hand on the on/off switch.

nPush down and hold the on/off switch.

nWhile continuing to hold down the on/off switch, push down and hold the hydraulic control lever.

NOTE: Both hands are required to start this product. The combination of both steps starts the ram which pushes the log into the wedge.

nTo stop the splitter, release both controls to return the ram to the starting position.

NOTE: If only one hand is removed from either the switch or the lever, the log splitter will freeze in place. When both the switch and the lever are released, the ram will return to the starting position.

HYDRAULIC
CONTROL	ON/OFF SWITCH
LEVER	Fig. 6

SPLITTING LOGS

See Figures 8 - 9.

������Always place logs lengthwise on the work table and resting firmly on the side supports. Place logs flat and in the direc- tion of the grain. Never angle the log to split it or place the

log crosswise on the splitter. Never split more than one log at a time.

CAUTION:

Never keep pressure on the wood by trying to force the log splitter for more than five seconds. After five seconds, the oil will heat and can damage the tool.

n Place log lengthwise and lying flat on the work table.
NOTE: If the log is small, place it against the wedge before
starting the splitter.
n Using the right hand, push down and hold the on/off	Fig. 7
switch.
n Push down and hold the hydraulic control lever with the
left hand. With both the lever and the on/off switch acti-
vated, the ram will push the log into the wedge and split
the wood.
n Once the log is split, release both controls to return the
ram to the starting position.

RIGHT Fig. 8

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