6.15 Split Logs
CAUTION!
Risk of pinching or crushing
hazard! Never reach into the
splitting cradle to reposition a log.
Use a log peavey, hookaroon or
another tool.
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A six-way splitting wedge is available as an
accessory.
After a log is cut, the cut section rolls into the splitting cradle.
For more information, see Controls on page 20.
1. Set the splitting-wedge height.
For instructions, see Set the Splitting-Wedge Height on
page 37.
Fig. 39 – Set the splitting-wedge height
2. Simultaneously, push the splitter cylinder extend and
splitter cylinder retract control levers down (into detent) to
start Auto Cycle.
The push block extends to split the wood, and then retracts
automatically. The control levers move to the neutral
position automatically.
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Fig. 40 – Push the two splitter cylinder control levers down
At the end of the push block's extend stroke, the splitter
cylinder extend control lever moves to the neutral position (out
of detent) automatically, and the push block retracts.
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Fig. 41 – The push block retracts automatically
At the end of the push block's retract stroke, the splitter
cylinder extend control lever moves to the neutral position (out
of detent) automatically, and the push block is ready for the next
cycle.
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Fig. 42 – The push block is ready for the next cycle
WP845 / WP875
Trailer Firewood Processor
Operating Instructions
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