Control Level (Item 9)
The control lever is used to move the splitting wedge in or out when operating in the horizontal position or up and down when operating in the vertical position.
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Vertical Splitting
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Neutral
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Figure 5
Extend/Down – Move lever in this direction to extend cylinder toward end plate. Keep pressure on lever until log is split. Lever does not lock in this position. Release as soon as log is split or cylinder is fully extended.
NOTICE: Splitter wedge is designed to reach full extension and stop 1 – 2" (25 – 50mm) before contacting end plate.
IMPORTANT: When cylinder is fully extended do not hold lever in out position. Pump damage will result.
Neutral – In this position the cylinder does not move even though the engine is running.
Return/Up – Move lever in this direction to retract cylinder. Push lever fully in this direction to lock in return mode. Lever will automatically return to neutral once cylinder fully retracts.
WARNING: Keep hands and fingers away from splitter wedge and stripper plates during cylinder retraction.
Beam Assembly Lock (Item 14)
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Locks the beam in the horizontal operating position. To move beam to vertical operating position:
1.Pull beam lock out until the pin clears the mount (Figure 6).
2.Rotate beam lock slightly so pin does not return to hole in mount.
3.Lift beam until it rotates to vertical position (Figure 7).
CAUTION: Beam assembly is heavy. Use care when moving between vertical and horizontal positions.
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