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S
ection
5— o
peration
4.
To place the beam in the Vertical Position proceed as follows:
WARNING!
Always use the log splitter in the
vertical position when splitting heavy logs.
a. Pull the horizontal beam lock out to release the
beam and pivot the beam to the vertical position.
b. To lock the beam in the vertical position, pull out
on the vertical beam lock and rotate it to secure the
beam. See Figure 5-2.
Vertical Beam Lock
1
2
Figure 5-2
5.
To place the beam in the Horizontal Position proceed as follows:
a. Pull the vertical beam lock out and rotate it down.
Pivot the beam to the horizontal position.
b. The horizontal beam lock is self-locking. The spring
loaded lock will snap into place when the beam is
lowered into position. See Figure 5-3.
Horizontal Beam Lock
1
3
2
Figure 5-3
Using the Control Handle
The control handle has three positions. See Figure 5-4.
Rev
erse
To
Return
Wedge
To Stop
Wedge
Neutral
Fo
rwa
rd
To Split
Wood
Figure 5-4
•
FORWARD
— Move the control handle to the FORWARD
position to move wedge toward the log to split.
NOTE:
The control handle will return to the NEUTRAL
position as soon as the handle is released (FORWARD
position only).
•
NEUTRAL —
Release the control handle or move the lever
to the NEUTRAL position to stop the wedge movement.
•
REVERSE
— Move the control handle to the REVERSE
position to return the wedge toward the cylinder. The
control handle stays in the REVERSE position and returns to
the NEUTRAL position automatically when fully retracted.
Do not hold the handle in the REVERSE position when fully
retracted.
NOTE:
The REVERSE position may also be moved back to
the NEUTRAL position manually, if necessary.
WARNING!
If the control handle on your log
splitter is not functioning properly, STOP USE
IMMEDIATELY and contact an authorized service
dealer.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to service, repair or
replace control valve. Contact an authorized service
dealer.
WARNING!
Do not attempt to adjust or modify the
control valve or the hydraulic system from its
original settings or manufacture in any way.
Splitting the Wood
1.
Start the engine as instructed in the Engine Operator’s
manual included with the log splitter.
2.
Place the log against the end plate and only split the wood
in the direction of the grain.
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