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STEP 4: Start the engine and make sure the log splitter is level before operating.
NOTE: The hydraulic oil must be above 10°F (-12°C) before starting the engine. Cold hydraulic oil can damage the hydraulic
pump. If the outside air temperature is below 32°F (0°C), allow the log splitter to warm up by extending and returning the wedge
several times before splitting wood.
STEP 5: Place both support legs in the down position to prevent the log splitter from moving during operation and lock both
wheels.
STEP 6: Load a log on the beam against the end plate (Maximum log length-25").
WARNING
• Ensure hands are clear of wedge and crushing hazard areas.
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The wedge can cut skin and break bones. Keep both hands away from the wedge and slide.
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Serious accidents can occur when others can enter the work area.
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Keep everyone else out of the work area while operating the control lever.
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DO NOT wear loose clothing. It can become entangled in moving parts of the log splitter.
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Only use the log splitter in daylight so you can see what you are doing.
CAUTION
• If a log becomes stuck, wedged or does not split completely, push the control lever in the reverse direction and
allow the splitter to remove the log from the wedge.
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Reverse direction and allow the splitter to remove the log from the wedge.
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If the log is still jammed, embedded or does not split, turn off the machine and use a hammer and bar to remove the log.
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bar to remove the log.
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ALWAYS keep hands away from the log and wedge while retracting.
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ALWAYS keep the work area clean and free of split wood and debris.
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