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WARNING: See safety information related to operation of the log splitter on page 5 of this manual.
Make sure that you have the recommended personal protective equipment described
on page 5.
1.
Set up tractor in a clear level area. Set the tractor parking brake and lower splitter to the ground.
2.
Adjust top link to level the beam and lower and adjust rear stand to provide additional stability. The splitter must
always remain securely attached to the tractor’s three point hitch while in use.
HORIZONTAL OPERATION
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Place a log on the beam against the foot plate. Make sure the log is securely on the foot plate and up
against the beam.
VERTICAL OPERATION
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Raise tractor 3 point to allow room for the beam to pivot to vertical and lower rear stand. Remove the square
pin from the beam located near the front end of the beam and store second pin in frame. Carefully tilt the beam
up until the foot plate is sitting squarely on the ground and the log splitter is stable. Reinstall the square pin in the
vertical lock position by reinserting it in the hole through the frame and bean near the pivot point of the splitter.
Place the log on the foot plate up against the beam. When the beam is returned to the horizontal position, remove
the square pin from the pivot point of the splitter and make sure the square pin is secured in lock position near the
front of the beam.
3.
Depress and hold the valve handle so that the cylinder will drive the wedge into the log. Extend the cylinder until
the log splits or to the end of its stroke. If the log has not completely split after the cylinder has reached the end of
its extension, retract the cylinder.
WARNING: If at any time during operation the wedge moves without valve actuation, cease use of
splitter and contact our technical service department at 1-800-319-6637.
IMPORTANT:
Holding the valve in the “actuate” position at the end of the stroke may damage the pump. Always use
extra care when splitting logs with unsquare ends.
IMPORTANT:
To extend the life of the hydraulic cylinder, avoid “bottoming out” wedge plate to the foot piece. To con
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form with industry safety recommendations, the wedge stops at 1 inch from the foot plate.
1.
If the wedge becomes dull or nicked, it can be removed and sharpened. With beam in horizontal position, remove
the 1/2” diameter bolt that connects the wedge to the cylinder. The hose from the valve may need to be removed.
Carefully lift the cylinder to allow the wedge to be removed. The wedge can now be lifted off and sharpened.
2.
See also Repair and Maintenance Safety on page 6 of this manual.
3.
All replacement parts must meet manufacturer’s specifications.
WARNING: See safety information related to maintenance & safety of this log splitter on page 6 of
this manual.
