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.
SPLITTING LOGS
See Figures 8 - 9.
Always place logs lengthwise on the work table and resting firmly on the side supports with one end against the wedge. Place logs flat and in the direction 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.
nPlace log lengthwise and lying flat on the work table.
NOTE: If the log is small, place it against the wedge before starting the splitter.
nUsing the right hand, push down and hold the on/off switch.
nPush 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.
nOnce the log is split, release both controls to return the ram to the starting position.
FREEING A JAMMED LOG
See Figures 10 - 11.
nRelease both controls.
nInsert a wood wedge under the jammed log after the ram is back at the starting position, .
nStart the log splitter to push the wood wedge completely under the jammed log.
nIf the log is still jammed, repeat the above steps as needed using a thicker angled wood wedge until the log is completely freed.
WARNING:
Never try to knock the jammed log off the splitter. Doing so may damage the tool or may cause the log to fly up and hit someone causing injury.
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