Warranty Guide
7
TIMBER
CHAMP
OPERATION
1. WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY GLOVES, SAFETY SHOES AND SUIT-
ABLE WORK CLOTHING WHEN OPERATING THIS LOG SPLITTER. NEVER WEAR JEWELRY,
NECKTIES OR OTHER LOOSE CLOTHING.
DANGER: KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF RAM AND WEDGE AT ALLTIMES.
1.
Place the log splitter on a sturdy, level surface.
2.
Ensure the equipment is in safe working condition. Check all nuts and bolts are tight.
Check the switch, power cable and plug are not damaged. Check that all safety shields
are in proper position.
3.
Check that the outletâs main voltage and frequency match the data stated on the mod-
el plate (or âTechnical Specificationsâ in this manual).
4.
Plug in the power cable and switch on the motor. If using an extension cord, cord
gauge must be 12 or lower for 25 feet cord length, 10 gauge or lower for 50 feet cord
length.
5.
Place a log on the beam against the wedge. Make sure that the log is securely on the
wedge and up against the beam. Logs should be cut with square ends and to a maxi-
mum length of 20 inches in advance.
6.
Depress the lock handle then pull back on the engagement handle which will drive the
ram into the log. If the log has not completely split after the cylinder has reached the
end of its extension, retract the ram and extend again.
CAUTION: ALWAYS SPLIT THE LOG ALONG ITS GRAIN. IF SPLIT ACROSSTHE GRAIN SOME
TYPES OF WOOD MAY BURST OR FLY OUT RESULTING IN INJURY.
CAUTION: IFTHE LOG IS STUCK ON THE WEDGE, RELEASE BOTH HANDS AND UNPLUG THE
POWER CABLE IMMEDIATELY. KNOCK OFF THE LOG WITH A HAMMER. DO NOT USE YOUR
HANDS.
When finished splitting, switch the motor off and unplug the power cable.
NOTE: If you experience problems splitting especially hard wood, do not keep pushing on
the control handle. Release the handle and the ram will return. If you continue to push the
control handle, the ram may fail to retract. If this occurs, turn off the power switch. Then,
turn on the power switch and continue operation.
Failure to do regular maintenance will void warranty.