OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Splitting The Wood
1. Start engine as instructed in the Engine Operator's Manual included with the log splitter.
2. Grasp the log on the sides and place it on top of the beam against the end plate. Always split wood in the
direction of the grain. (See Fig. 19).
3. To stabilize the log, place your hand on the side of the log. (See Fig. 19).
WARNING!
Never place your hand on the ends of the log, between the log and the end plate or the log and
the splitting wedge.
Only one operator permitted. The adult who loads and stabilizes the log, must be the person who
operates the control handle.
4. Use your right hand to push the control handle lever to the forward position to split the wood.
5. Remove left hand from the log once the wedge begins to contact with the log. Continue holding the control
handle in the forward position until the log splits.
6. Release the control handle to stop the wedge movement at any point in the splitting process if you feel an
unsafe splitting condition is occurring. NEVER reach forward and attempt to catch a falling piece of wood,
let it fall.
7. Once the log is split or the wedge is fully extended, move the control handle to the reverse position to
return the wedge. DO NOT hold the handle at forward position as soon as the wedge is fully extended.
Or the hydraulic system will get damaged and void your warranty.
8. Remove partially split wood from wedge.
1) Move control handle to the reverse position until the wedge is fully retracted to allow the partially
split wood to contact the log dislodgers.
WARNING!
Never remove partially split wood from the wedge with your hands. Fingers may become trapped
between the split wood.
2) Once removed from the wedge, split wood from the opposite end or in another location.
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