SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
Operation Safety |
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Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could result from using this machine without proper protective gear. Always wear safety glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection when operating this machine.
Loose hair and cloth-
ing could get caught in
machinery and cause seri-
ous personal injury. Keep
loose clothing and long
hair away from moving machinery.
Always wear gloves when operating this log splitter!
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC- OMMEND that you read books, trade maga- zines, or get formal training before begin- ning any projects. Regardless of the con- tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will not be held liable for accidents caused by lack of training.
When you press the ON button, the electric mo- tor pressurizes hydraulic fluid. When you push the control lever down, the pressurized fluid moves the pusher forward, pressing the log into the split- ting wedge.
To operate the splitter you must use both hands to activate the controls simultaneiously. See Figure 6 for the position of the controls and hands during operation.
Hydraulic Control Lever |
ON |
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