Product Manual

Splitting Operation
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7. Extend ram
Move Split Control Lever toward wedge to extend ram and split log.
Important safety instructions:
• Operator position. ALWAYS operate the log splitter from the manufacturer's
indicated OPERATOR POSITION. (See diagram above.) Other positions are
unsafe because they can increase the risk of injury from crushing, cutting, flying
objects, or burns.
• Remove hands. Remove both hands from log before activating Split Control Lever.
• Hand activate. Use only your hand to operate the Split Control Lever. Never use
any other body part, or a rope, cable, or other remote device to actuate the control.
• Second person. Many accidents occur when there is more than one person involved
in loading and operating the log splitter. Only one person should operate the
controls. If a second person is assisting in loading logs, the operator must NEVER
actuate the Split Control Lever until the assistant and all bystanders are at least 10
feet away. NEVER allow an assistant to hold the log in place while the operator
actuates the Split Control Lever.
8. Stop ram
Release Split Control Lever to stop ram movement when log is split.
WARNING: Cracks in logs can close
quickly and pinch fingers. Keep fingers away
from any cracks that open in partially split
logs.
9. Important
STUCK
LOG
procedure
If a log does not split completely and becomes stuck on the wedge, follow the
instructions below to remove the log.
A log can become stuck to the wedge if the wedge becomes embedded in the log and the log
doesn't split and separate. This can happen if the log is too stringy or tough to split
completely.
If this happens, follow the directions below.
WARNING: NEVER attempt to remove a stuck log by:
• Using the hydraulic force of the splitter.
• Modifying the splitter.
• Adding attachments to the splitter.
Personal injury could result from log or metal pieces flying out at high speed toward
the operator or bystanders, or the splitter could become damaged.