Overloading or abusing your log splitter can cause premature failure and can result in injury. Use common sense.
• Always be sure to stand inside the Operator Zone when running your log splitter.
Operator Zone
Splitting Area
G.Operation
1.Place the log splitter on firm, leveled ground and block the wheels to prevent them from rolling.
2.Find the Air Bleed Screw on the top of the machine and loosen it by turning
Air Bleed Screw
P/N 510510
NOTE: DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN AND STRIP AIR BLEED SCREW THREADS
3.Connect the electric cord of the log splitter to the power source or proper extension cord (see “Extension Cord Chart”).
4.Before starting the splitting operation, cycle pressure plate of the log splitter three to four times back and forth by pushing and releasing switches, to help remove any air that may have mixed into the hydraulic fluid during handling, storage, etc.
Oil is incompressible; therefore, to ensure the efficiency of the log splitter, it is important that the hydraulic system does not contain air bubbles. If there is an air bubble in the system, the force applied gets used compressing the air in the bubble rather than moving the piston. This can compromise the efficiency of the system.
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