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7
Operation
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WARNING! Before using the log splitter, review the
instructions below and all safety information. Failure to follow
these instructions may result in property damage or injury to
the operator or bystanders.
mWARNING! Before the initial operation, the bleed screw
should be adjusted to allow air to go in and out of the oil tank.
(loosen three to four turns). Airow should be detectable during
operation. To avoid leaking oil close the bleed screw when
moving the machine.
Important! Failure to open the bleed screw during operation
will result in permanent damage to the log splitter.
mWARNING! Do not adjust the max. pressure limiting
screw. This was set at the factory so the log splitter works
under the maximum pressure limit of 5 tons. Tampering
with the screw will result in hydraulic pump failure. Only
a professional mechanic shall adjust the max. pressure
limiting screw.
Splitting Operation
Follow these instructions to operate the log splitter:
1. Ensure all logs meet the proper size requirements
[(max log diameter: 10 in. (25.4 cm); max log length:
20.5 in. (52 cm)].
IMPORTANT! Logs vary in hardness and structure. Small
logs with knots or harder wood may be more dicult to
split. Larger logs with less hardness may not be dicult to
split. Do not force the log splitter if the log fails to split on
the rst attempt.
2. When loading or positioning a log, always handle the bark
side; never handle the ends. Never place your hands or
body parts between the log and the splitter.
3. Make sure all moving parts is completely stop. Never load
or unload logs while the log pusher is moving.
4. Check that bleed Screw is open.
5. Load the log lengthwise into the unit between the wedge
and the log pusher. Be sure that the split will be along the
grain. Check to make sure the log is xed stably.
mWARNING! Always set logs rmly on the log retaining
plates and the log rail. Make sure logs will not twist, rock or
slip while being split. Do not force the blade by splitting the
log on the upper part. This will break the blade or damage the
machine (Fig. 3).
mWARNING! Never load or unload logs while the log
pusher is moving.
6. Plug the appliance cord into an appropriate power outlet.
7. Engage the log pusher by using your left hand to push the
hydraulic control lever and your right hand to push the
On/O switch (Fig. 4).
NOTE: This log splitter is equipped with ZHB control
system, which requires both the On/O switch and the
hydraulic control lever to be engaged simultaneously to
start the machine.
8. The log pusher will move forward and the log will be split
by the splitting wedge.
mWARNING! If the log cannot be split within 5 seconds,
do not engage the log pusher any more, otherwise the log
splitter will be damaged. For extremely hard logs, rotate it by
90° to see if it can be split in a dierent direction. If the log
still cannot be split, its hardness exceeds the capacity of the
machine and thus that log should be discarded to protect the
log splitter.
10 in. (25.4 cm)
20.5 in. (52 cm)
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Hydraulic control
lever
On/O switch
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