Echo LS21160 Owners Manual v.1 - Manual (Page 15)

11 LOG SPLITTER
OPERATION
4.3 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,
pants and a long-sleeved shirt.
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!
cauTion
Do not place your hands on the ends of the log when
loading the log splitter. This is a very unsafe method and
could result in injury to your hands.
Ensure the engine is running at full RPM before 1.
attempting to split wood.
Select a log no more than 24 inches (61 cm) in length
2.
to split. The log should be free from foreign materials.
For best results, both ends of the log should be cut
square.
grasp the log by the sides and place it in the cutting
3.
area. Center the log on the beam. See the images on the
following page for correct and incorrect techniques.
Stand behind the cutting area on the control lever side 4.
of the log splitter.
using your hand, push the control lever toward the
5.
cutting area. Keep all body parts clear of the cutting
area while the splitting wedge is in motion.
Hold the control lever in the forward position until either
6.
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.
Pull the control lever back to the reverse position. the
7.
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.
Remove the split pieces and repeat the steps above
8.
with a new log.
cauTion
Depending upon the type of wodd being split, a log may
not always break into two pieces and fall to the ground.
If a log sticks to the wedge and starts to return with the
wedge during reverse, stop the cylinder retraction and
remove the wood. Care should be taken to prevent the
wood piece from falling on parts of your body.