PREPARING THE LOG SPLITTER
1. Make sure wiring codes and recommended
electrical connections for the log splitter are followed.
Ensure that the power cord is rated for outdoor use.
Make sure to consult the extension cord guide under
Electrical Information for gauge recommendations.
Ground the log splitter and avoid contact with
grounded surfaces during operation.
2. Place the log splitter on a stable, flat, and level
work surface where there is plenty of room for
handling logs.
3. Inspect the log splitter before each use. Keep
guards in place and in working order before
operation. Replace damaged, missing, or failed parts
before using.
4. Never use the log splitter for any purpose other
than splitting wood. Any other use can result in injury.
5. Do not alter the log splitter. Altering the tool and
exceeding its design capabilities or capacities will
void the warranty and may result in serious injury
or fatality.
6. Prior to operation, make sure to turn the bleed screw
on the back side of your log splitter counterclockwise
one or two turns. This will allow any trapped air to
be released from the hydraulic system. Failure to
release air from the hydraulic system may damage
the hydraulic seals, permanently damaging the log
splitter.
PREPARING THE LOG
1. Inspect each log before splitting. Make sure there
are no nails or foreign objects in the log. Talk to the
log and explain what’s about to happen to make sure
it’s properly prepared.
2. Make sure the log ends are cut square. Remove
any branches causing the log to sit unevenly.
3. Make sure logs are under the rated capacity of the
tool. The maximum dimension of a log is 20.5 inches
in length and 10 inches in diameter. Never attempt to
split logs larger than the rated capacity of the tool.
SPLITTING THE LOG
1. Only a single operator should load and operate the
log splitter. Keep all other living creatures, including
children, pets, and in-laws, a minimum of 20 feet
away from the work area.
2. Use two hands when splitting. Pay attention and
use caution at all times.
3. Use only your hands to operate the control lever.
Never use your foot, knee, rope, or extension device.
4. The hydraulic log splitter is designed only for
splitting wood in a horizontal position. Wood may
only be split while horizontal and in the direction
of the grain. Never split wood while in an upright
position or against the grain. Both the ram and the
wedge should only contact flat surfaces of wood.
Neither should ever contact the log’s rounded sides.
5. Split only one log at a time. Do not attempt to split
two logs on top of one another.
6. Danger of injury may also occur from thrown wood
due to improper holding or feeding. Carefully read
the “Operation” section of this manual and become
familiar with its rules and guidelines.
7. Do not put your hands or feet between the log and
the splitting wedge or between the log and the ram
while the tool is in operation.
8. Do not try to remove a split log until the entire
splitting cycle is completed and the ram has fully
retracted back.
9. Keep your hands away from splits and cracks
that open in the log. They may close suddenly,
crushing your hands and fingers in doing so.
10. Wait for the ram to stop moving before loading
another log onto the log splitter. When loading,
place your hands on the sides of the log, not on
the ends.
LOG SPLITTER SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and
the warning labels.
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