Instructions / Assembly

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WARNING: ALWAYS LOOSEN THE BLEED SCREW PRIOR TO OPERATION. THIS WILL
REMOVE ANY AIR TRAPPED IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. FAILURE TO RELEASE AIR
FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAY DAMAGE THE SEALS AND PERMANENTLY
DAMAGE THE LOG SPLITTER.
1. Loosen the bleed screw (H) Counter-clockwise one or two turns to
allow air to be released from the hydraulic system.
Note: A flow of air through the bleed screw should be detectable while
the log splitter is in use.
2. Close the bleed screw (H) after operation.
Note: Check the bleed screw and make sure it is closed before and
during transporting the log splitter to and from the jobsite and storage
area. Hydraulic fluid may leak through the bleed screw opening if the
bleed screw is not fully tightened.
WARNING: NEVER TRY TO SPLIT LOGS LARGER THAN THE
RATED CAPACITY OF THE
LOG SPLITTER. ATTEMPTING TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY AND
DAMAGE TO THE LOG SPLITTER.
Select/prepare a log for splitting
1. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the log.
2. Make sure the end of each log to be split is square.
3. Remove any branches by cutting them flush with the trunk.
4. Make sure each log is no longer than 21 in. and the diameter is 10 in. or less.
Place a log on the log splitter
Place a properly prepared log (LL, not included) firmly on the worktable (C) between the two worktable
guards (D). The log should fit between the push rod (B) and the splitting wedge (E).
Operate the log splitter
Two controls, a hydraulic control lever (A) and an ON/OFF push button (N), must be activated to
operate the log splitter. Both controls must be held during the splitting process. If either control is
released, the log splitter will stop automatically.
1. Loosen the bleed screw (H) one or two turns, if needed.
2. Depress and hold the ON/OFF push button (N) with your right hand and allow the motor to cycle up
to speed.
3. Push down on the hydraulic lever (A).
4. Release the ON/OFF push button (N) and the lever (A) when the log is split. The push rod (B) will
retract.