6
Operation
PREPARATION OF THE LOG
Both ends of the log should be cut as square as possible to prevent
the log from rotating out of the splitter during operation.
Do not split logs greater than 20 in. in length.
WORK AREA
• Do not operate the log splitter on icy, wet, muddy or otherwise
slippery ground. ONLY operate your log splitter on level ground.
Operating on a slope could cause the log splitter to roll over or
logs to fall off of the equipment, which could result in injury.
• Do not operate your log splitter in a damp or rainy environment
to avoid electric shock or short circuits.
• Use a tire chock or block on the wheels to prevent movement of
the log splitter while in operation.
• Operate the log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light.
• Keep the work area free of clutter. Remove split wood from
around the log splitter immediately after each use to avoid
potential tripping.
OPERATION OF THE LOG SPLITTER
• Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position before
plugging in the cord to avoid unintentional starting.
• Ensure the motor is properly grounded or apply protection device.
Only use rubber-jacketed cable of sufficient lead cross section as
an extension cable.
• Split wood in the direction of the grain only.
• Hold the sides of the log when loading it on the splitter.
• Make sure the operator knows how to stop and disengage the
controls before operating.
• Do not place hands or feet between the log and splitting wedge
during forward or reverse stroke. Serious injury or death could
result.
• Keep hands away from the ram, wedge and partly split logs.
!
DANGER
!
DANGER
