Owner manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before operating
this log splitter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate
this log splitter who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a log splitter can be
dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate this log splitter if you have doubts or
questions concerning safe operation. Call our customer service department at 1-800-525-8322 to
address these concerns.
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WARNING: See safety information related to operation of the log splitter on pages 1 through 5 of this manual.
Make sure that you have the recommended personal protective equipment described on page 1.
1) Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area.
2) Place a log on the beam against the foot plate. Make sure the log is securely on the foot plate and up against the beam.
3) Depress the valve handle so that the cylinder will drive the wedge into the log. Extend the cylinder until the log splits or to the
end of its stroke. If the log has not completely split after the cylinder has reached the end of its extension, retract the cylinder.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the valve in the “actuate” position at the end of the stroke may damage the pump. Always use extra care
when splitting logs with unsquare ends.
IMPORTANT: TOEXTENDTHELIFEOFTHEHYDRAULICCYLINDER,AVOID“BOTTOMINGOUT”WEDGEPLATETOTHEFOOT
  PIECE.TOCONFORMWITHINDUSTRYSAFETYRECOMMENDATIONS,THEWEDGESTOPS2INCHESFROM
THE END OF THE STROKE.
WARNING: TILT SLOWLY! DO NOT MOVE FROM VERTICAL TO HORIZONTAL POSITION UNLESS
FRAME LEGS ARE SECURELY IN PLACE. TRACTOR LIFT ARMS COULD FALL
RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY.
 1)Withnormalusethelogsplitterwillnotrequireanyregularmaintenanceotherthancheckingforlooseboltsandtheinspection
 ofhosesandttings.
2) If the wedge becomes dull or nicked, it can be removed and sharpened. Remove the 1/2 in. diameter bolt that connects the
 wedgetothecylinder.Thehosefromthevalvemayneedtoberemoved.Whilethelogsplitterisinthehorizontalposition,
loosen the hose clamp and disconnect the hose from the valve. Carefully lift the cylinder to allow the wedge to slide forward.
The wedge can now be lifted off and sharpened.
3) See also Repair and Maintenance Safety on page 4 of this manual.
 4)Allreplacementpartsmustmeetmanufacturer’sspecications.
MAINTENANCE
Log splitter quickly converts to the horizontal posi-
tion. Just lower the beam on hinge and lock in place
with lynch pin (22).