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Control Level (Item 9)
The control lever is used to move the splitting
wedge in or out when operating in the
horizontal position or up and down when
operating in the vertical position.
Extend/Down – Move lever in this direction to
extend cylinder toward end plate. Keep
pressure on lever until log is split. Lever does
not lock in this position. Release as soon as
log is split or cylinder is fully extended.
NOTICE:
Splitter wedge is designed to reach
full extension and stop 1 – 2" (25 – 50mm)
before contacting end plate.
IMPORTANT:
When cylinder is fully
extended do not hold lever in out position.
Pump damage will result.
Neutral – In this position the cylinder does not
move even though the engine is running.
Return/Up – Move lever in this direction to
retract cylinder. Push lever fully in this
direction to lock in return mode. Lever will
automatically return to neutral once cylinder
fully retracts.
Beam Assembly Lock (Item 14)
Locks the beam in the horizontal operating
position. To move beam to vertical operating
position:
1. Pull beam lock out until the pin clears
the mount (Figure 6).
2. Rotate beam lock slightly so pin does
not return to hole in mount.
3. Lift beam until it rotates to vertical
position (Figure 7).
Figure 5
Horizontal Splitting
Vertical Splitting
Return
Extend
Neutral
Up
Down
Neutral
WARNING:
Keep hands and
fingers away from splitter wedge
and stripper plates during cylinder
retraction.
CAUTION:
Beam assembly is
heavy. Use care when moving
between vertical and horizontal
positions.
Figure 6
