EarthQuake W1000 - Manual (Page 6)

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OpERATION
SET Up AND pREpARATION
1. Bolt the support leg to the log splitter. Lift the log splitter by the handles at both ends and place it on a 24-32 inch
high, stable, flat and level work surface.
2. Familiarize yourself with the controls and features of this log splitter as shown below.
NOTE: Before operating the log splitter, the bleed screw should be loosened by 3-4 rotations so air can go in
and out of the oil tank smoothly. Air flow thru the bleed screw hole should be detectable during log splitter
operation. Before moving the log splitter, make sure the bleed screw is tightened to avoid oil leakage from
this point.
CAUTION
Failure to loosen the bleed screw will result in
air being compressed and decompressed in the
hydraulic system. Continuous air compression
and decompression will blow out the seals of the
hydraulic system and cause permanent damage
to the log splitter.
CAUTION
DO NOT adjust the maximum pressure limiting
screw. The pressure limiting screw has been sealed
at the factory to prevent unauthorized adjusting.
Resetting the screw will cause the hydraulic pump
to fail to output enough splitting pressure or cause
too much pressure, which may result in serious
injury, as well as damage to the machine.