Briggs & Stratton T22B & T22H - Manual (Page 15)

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4.5 OPERATION
WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY
GLASSES DURING OPERATION
DANGER: KEEP HANDS AND FEET
CLEAR OF RAM, STRIPPER PLATES
AND BASE PLATE AT ALL TIMES.
1. Set up the Log Splitter in a clear, level
area and block the wheels. Make sure
that the suction port on the tanks is
always on the lower side of the Log
Splitter.
2. Place a log on the beam against the foot
plate. Make sure that the log is securely
on the foot plate and up against the
beam.
Both ends of each log should be cut as
square as possible to help prevent the log
from riding out of the splitter during
operation.
3. Depress the valve handle so that the
cylinder will drive the wedge into the log.
Extend the cylinder until the log splits or
to the end of its stroke. If the log has not
completely split after the cylinder has
reached the end of its extension, retract
the cylinder.
IMPORTANT: Leaving the valve in the
"actuate" position at the end of the
stroke may damage the pump. Always
use extra care when splitting logs with
unsquare ends.
NOTE: For operation in wooded areas, obtain a
spark arrester for the exhaust system. See the
engine operating and maintenance manual and
check with your authorized Briggs & Stratton or
Honda service center. See also Fire Prevention in
the Safety Information Section of this manual.
IMPORTANT:
TO EXTEND THE LIFE OF THE HYDRAULIC
CYLINDER, AVOID "BOTTOMING OUT" WEDGE
PLATE TO THE FOOT PIECE. TO CONFORM
WITH INDUSTRY SAFETY
RECOMMENDATIONS, THE WEDGE STOPS 2
INCHES FROM THE END OF THE STROKE.