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LOG SPLITTER OPERATION
This log splitter is equipped with “ZHB” control system that requires to be operated by both
hands of the user
– Left hand controls the hydraulic control lever while right hand controls
the pushbutton switch. The log splitter will freeze upon absence of either hand. Only after
both hands release the controls, the log pusher starts to return backward to the starting
position.
Trigger type lock-out device is used to avoid accidental Hydraulic Control Lever pushdown.
To operate the Hydraulic Control Lever, draw the Trigger backward with the index finger
before push the Hydraulic Control Lever forward.
Never force the log splitter for more than 5 seconds by keeping pressure
on it to split excessively hard wood.
After this time interval, the oil under pressure will be overheated and the machine could be
damaged. For such instances with a log, rotate it by 90
o
to see whether it can be split in a
different direction. In any case, if you are not able to split the log, this means that its
hardness exceeds the capacity of the machine and thus that log should be discarded to
protect the log splitter.
Always set logs firmly on the log
retaining plates and worktable. Make
sure logs will not twist, rock or slip while
being split. Do not force the blade by
splitting the log on the upper part. This
will break the blade or damage the
machine.
