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FIGURE 9

USING YOUR LOG SPLITTER

Your log splitter is designed for safe, efficient,
operation. CARE, OF COURSE, MUST BE EXER­
CISED THAT HANDS ARE KEPT AWAY FROM

MOVING PARTS.

A. Set throttle at maximum speed.

B. Engagement handle has three positions; Forward-

moves ram toward wedge. Neutral—ram stops in
place. Reverse—ram returns. See figure 10.

C. Maximum length that can be split is 24".

D.

Place log on beam and hold in place with right

hand. See figure 11.

FIGURE 11

E.

Slowly move engagement handle forward until

ram rests against log. Release engagement handle

(Neutral).

F.

Remove your hand from the log and step behind

the ram. See figure 12.

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FIGURE 12

G.

Move engagement handle forward until log is

split.

FIGURE 10

NOTE

If you attempt to run the ram beyond

its normal stroke it will automatically
return the engagement handle to
neutral.