OPERATION
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MAINTENANCE
5. Loosen the bleed screw one or two turns.
6. Two controls must be activated to operate the log splitter. The hy-
draulic control lever (1) and the ON/OFF push button (2) must be held
during the splitting process. If either control is released, the log splitter
will stop operating.
7. Depress and hold the ON/OFF push button (2) with your right hand.
Allow enough time for the motor to cycle up to speed.
8. Push down on the hydraulic control lever (1).
9. Release the ON/OFF button and the control lever when the log is
split. The push rod will then retract.
WARNING: If the log does not begin to split after 5
seconds of operation, release both controls. The motor or
hydraulic fluid may overheat and damage the machine.
WARNING: Do not attempt to remove a jammed log with your hands or try to knock it off the
worktable. Doing so may cause injury and may also damage the splitting wedge. Knock off the log
with a hammer.
WARNING: When finished splitting the logs, unplug the power cord and lock the bleed screw.
WARNING: Disconnect the Log Splitter from the power source before performing any mainte-
nance.
Check the hydraulic fluid level at the beginning of each season and if the fluid level is low.
To check the hydraulic fluid level:
1. Lift up on the handle of the Log Splitter. Make certain the Log Splitter is stable and will not fall.
2. Loosen the fluid drain knob (1).
3. Pull out the bolt with attached dipstick and wipe the dipstick.
4. Put the dipstick back in the tank and pull it out again.
5. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. It should be between the two notches on the end of the dipstick (2).
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