Product Manual

SPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION

Splitting Operation

6. Extend wedge

Move Split Control Lever toward end plate to extend wedge 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.

7. Stop wedge

Release Split Control Lever to stop wedge 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.

8. 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.

A stuck log will move back with the wedge on the initial attempt to retract the wedge. If this happens,

retract the wedge completely to allow the splitter to strip the log from the wedge. Keep hands clear of log

and wedge while wedge is retracting.