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STOP ENGINE
Return the cylinder to fully retracted position or home position. Move the Throttle lever
to SLOW (
). Move the engine switch to OFF. Close the fuel shut-o valve ( ).
Sudden stopping at a high speed under a heavy load is not recommended.
Engine damage may result.
SPLIT CONTROL HANDLE
Forward position – Move the lever in this direction to extend the cylinder toward the
foot plate. Keep pressure on the lever until the log splits. The lever does not lock in
this position. Release as soon as the log is split or the cylinder is fully extended.
Never operate through the relief valve for more than 5 seconds. The splitter
wedge is designed to reach the full extension before contacting the foot plate.
To extend the life of the hydraulic cylinder, avoid “bottoming out” the wedge plate to
the foot piece. To conform with industry safety recommendations, the wedge stops
1.5 inches from the end of the stroke.
Cracks in logs can close quickly and pinch fingers. Keep fingers away from any
cracks that open in partially split logs.
Neutral position - In this position the cylinder does not move even though the
engine is running.
Reverse position - Move the lever in this position to retract the cylinder. Push the
lever fully in this direction to lock in return mode. The lever will automatically return
to the neutral position once the cylinder fully retracts.
Keep hands and fingers away from the splitter wedge and log stripper during
cylinder retraction.
STUCK LOG PROCEDURE
If a log does not split completely and becomes
stuck on the wedge, never attempt to remove it by
modifying the splitter or adding attachments to the
splitter.
Move the control lever to the Reverse position
and allow the cylinder to retract until the stuck log
contacts the stripper plates. Continue to retract the
cylinder until the log is dislodged from the wedge.
Do not use the unit if the stripper ~ plates are bent or
damaged. Bent or damaged stripper plates must be
repaired or replaced before use.
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