Echo LS21160 Owners Manual v.2 - Manual (Page 13)

9 LOG SPLITTER
OPERATION
1. Adjust the support leg so that the log splitter cutting
area sits horizontally.
2. Ensure the engine is running at full RPM before
attempting to split wood.
3. Select a log no more than 24 inches (61 cm) in length
to split. The log should be free from foreign materials.
Both ends of the log must be cut square.
4. grasp the log by the sides and place it in the cutting
area. Center the log on the beam. Do not attempt to
split wood against the grain.
5. Stand behind the cutting area on the control lever side
of the log splitter.
6. using your hand, push the control lever toward the
cutting area. Keep all body parts clear of the cutting
area while the splitting wedge is in motion.
7. Hold the control lever in the forward position until either
the log is split or the ram has reached its full extension.
If the log starts to split in an undesired fashion, reverse
the ram, reposition the log and try again.
8. Pull the control lever back to the reverse position. The
lever will automatically return to the neutral position
when the cylinder is fully retracted. Keep all body parts
clear of the ram while it retracts.
9. Remove the split pieces and repeat the steps above
with a new log.
4.7 oPEraTing ThE Log SPLiTTEr
Warning
Keep all body parts away from the cutting area while the
splitting wedge is in motion.
cauTion
Obtain and wear safety glasses at all times when
operating the machine.
Do not wear loose fitting clothing.
The operator should always wear heavy boots, gloves,
and pants.
Warning
Read and follow all safety instructions in this manual.
Failure to operate the machine in accordance with
the safety instructions maY rESuLT in PErSonaL
inJurY!
Warning
Do not place your hands on the ends of the log when
loading the log splitter. If necessary, you may support
the log on the main beam by placing your hand on the
side of the log. do not place your hand between the
log and splitting wedge. Only support the log with your
hand until the splitting wedge makes contact with the log.
Then, remove your hand from the cutting area, stand
clear and resume operation.