Operating Instructions
Operate the controls only while standing in the OPERATOR ZONE shown in the sketch below. Never operate the log splitter
from any other location.
• Read engine manual for starting and maintenance instructions
• Let engine run for at least ten (10) minutes (or longer in cold weather) to allow the hydraulic oil to warm up to at least 80°
on temperature guage
Note
Read engine manual fi rst. Always run the engine between ¾ throttle and full throttle.
• Handle logs from the sides only, never from the ends
• Place log with butt (wider) end toward the push block
• Position log on the cradle’s centerline
• Steady log by placing your left hand on top of it, midway
between its two ends
• Steady log only until it is fi rmly held between the push
block and the wedge
• Then move your hand away and keep your hands, arms and body away
from the wedge, log and push block until the push block is completely retracted
• Use a stick to remove debris from the splitting area. Never use your hands or feet
Starting and Using the Log Splitter
Operating Instructions
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TIMBERWOLF FIREWOOD PROCESSING EQUIPMENT