EarthQuake W1200 dimensions LOG Splitter Operation, Freeing a Jammed LOG

Operator's Manual

5-Ton Electric Log Splitter W1200

LOG SPLITTER OPERATION

The Earthquake 5-Ton Electric Log Splitter requires the use of both hands to operate. The user’s left hand controls the hy- draulic control lever, while the right hand controls the push button switch. The log splitter will freeze upon absence of either hand. The log pusher will return back to the starting position only after both hands release the controls.

(SEE FIGURE 5)

Split the log in the direction of its grain. Placing logs across the log splitter for splitting is dangerous and may seriously damage the machine. Do not attempt to split two logs at the same time.

FREEING A JAMMED LOG

1.Release both controls.

2.Once the log pusher completely stops at its starting position, insert a wood wedge under the jammed log.

(SEE FIGURE 7)

3.Start the log splitter to push the wood wedge under the jammed log.

4.Repeat above procedure with sharper sloped wood wedges until the log is completely freed.

Caution

Never force pressure on the log splitter for more than 5 seconds in order to split excessively hard wood.

Caution

Always set logs firmly on the log cradle and work table. Make sure logs will not twist, rock or slip while being split. DO NOT force the blade by splitting the upper part of the log. This will break the blade or damage the machine. (SEE FIGURE 6)

Caution

DO NOT try to knock the jammed log off the wedge using a hammer or other device. (SEE FIGURE 8)

	push button
hydraulic	switch
contol lever	Figure 7

Figure 5

Figure 6

Figure 8

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