SPLITTING THE LOG
1. The log splitter is equipped with a two-handed safety that requires both hands for operation. If either control is
released, the log splitter will stop operating.
2. Press and hold the ON/OFF push button with your right hand. Allow enough time for the motor to speed up.
3. Push down on the hydraulic control lever with your left hand to initiate the splitting wedge.
CAUTION: Do not attempt to split two logs at the same time. One of them may fly up and hit you.
WARNING: If the log does not begin to split after 5 seconds of operation, release both controls. Oth-
erwise, the motor or hydraulic fluid may overheat and damage the machine. Roll difficult logs by 90° to
see whether they can be split in a different direction. If the log fails to split, this indicates that its hardness
exceeds the capacity of the machine and thus should be discarded to protect the log splitter.
4. Release the ON/OFF button and the control lever once the log is split. The push rod will then retract.
5. When finished splitting the logs, unplug the power cord and close the bleed screw.
OPERATION
PREPARING THE LOGS AND THE LOG SPLITTER
1. Ensure the equipment is in safe working condition. Operate the unit without loading any logs to make sure it
is working normally. Check that all nuts, bolts and hydraulic fittings are tight. Check the switch, power cable and
plug for damage to avoid electric shock.
2. Plug in the power cable. Make sure you have an extension cord that can handle the full 15A of this unit. The
power supply for this log splitter must have a protection device (circuit breaker) for over or under voltage.
3. Make sure the log is prepared and suitable for use with this machine. Make sure:
- There are no nails or foreign objects in the log
- The ends of the log are cut square
- The log can rest flat in the cradle
- The log should be no longer than 21 inches with a diameter of less than 10 inches.
WARNING: Never try to split logs larger than the rated capacity of the tool. Attempting to do so
could result in personal injury and damage to the tool.
4. Place the log securely on the beam against the splitting wedge. Make sure logs will not twist, rock or slip while
being split. Logs should be cut with square ends and a maximum length of 20.5 inches.
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