Using the Control Handle

The control handle has three positions. See Figure 5-4.

 

Neutral

Reverse

 

(To stop wedge)

Forward

(To return wedge)

(To split wood)

 

 

Figure 5-4

•FORWARD — Move the control handle to the FORWARD position to move wedge toward the log to split.

NOTE: The control handle will return to the NEUTRAL position as soon as the handle is released (FORWARD position only).

•NEUTRAL — Release the control handle or move the lever to the NEUTRAL position to stop the wedge movement.

•REVERSE — Move the control handle to the REVERSE position to return the wedge toward the cylinder. The control handle stays in the REVERSE position and returns to the NEUTRAL position automatically when fully retracted. Do not hold the handle in the REVERSE position when fully retracted.

NOTE: The REVERSE position may also be moved back to the NEUTRAL position manually, if necessary.

WARNING! If the control handle on your log splitter is not functioning properly, STOP USE IMMEDIATELY and contact an authorized service dealer.

WARNING! Do not attempt to service, repair or replace control valve. Contact an authorized service dealer.

WARNING! Do not attempt to adjust or modify the control valve or the hydraulic system from its original settings or manufacture in any way.

Splitting the Wood

1.Start the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s manual included with the log splitter.

2.Place the log against the end plate and only split the wood in the direction of the grain.

3.To stabilize the log, place your left hand on the side of the log opposite the beam as shown in Figure 5-1.

WARNING! Never place a hand on the ends of the log, between the log and the end plate or the log and the splitting wedge.

WARNING! Only one operator permitted. The adult who loads and stabilizes the log, must be the person who operates the control handle.

4.Move the control handle to the forward position to split the wood.

5.Remove left hand from the side of the log once wedge just contacts the log. Continue moving control handle forward to split the log.

6.Release the control handle to stop the wedge movement.

7.Move the control handle to the reverse position to return the wedge.

8.To remove partially split wood from wedge, move the control handle to the REVERSE position until the wedge is fully retracted to allow split wood portion to contact the log dislodger.

WARNING! Never remove partially split wood from the wedge with your hands. Fingers may become trapped between the split wood.

9.Once removed from the wedge with the log dislodger, split the wood from the opposite end or in another location.

Section 5 — Operation

 

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