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TWO HANDED CONTROL
This log splitter is equipped with a control system that requires
operation by both hands of the user. One hand controls the
hydraulic control lever while the other hand controls the motor
push button switch. The log splitter will freeze upon absence
of either hand. Only after both hands release the controls, will
the log pusher start to return backward to the starting position.
To split a log, press and hold the button to start the electric
motor then press the lever to advance the ram. Do not use
excessive force on the lever as this will produce no greater
splitting force and can bend the lever.
Never move the lever before pressing the motor button.
The FMX4 is a two speed machine, you have the option of fast speed with lower force for soft wood or
slower speed and full force for hard wood. To operate at fast speed, move the operating lever down
to about halfway. To get the full force, move the lever fully down.
LUBRICATE THE LOG BED
Some types of wood can contain a lot of sap that may occasionally adhere to the log bed of the log
splitter. This can cause the plastic spacer underneath the moving blade or pusher, to stick to the work
surface, causing the blade to jerk and possibly pulling the spacer away from underneath the blade.
To avoid this happening, it is recommended to lubricate the log bed of the log splitter before first use
and periodically thereafter.
If the plastic spacer does get pulled from under the blade or pusher, do not use the log splitter until
the spacer has been refitted.
POSITIONING THE LOG
Always set logs firmly on the log retaining plates and work
table. Make sure logs will not twist, rock or slip while
being split. Do not force the blade by splitting the log on
the upper part. This will break the blade or damage the
machine.
Split the log in the direction of its growing grain. Do not
place the log across the log splitter for splitting. It may be
dangerous and may seriously damage the machine. Do not
attempt to split 2 pieces of log at the same time. One of
them may fly up and hit you.
WARNING: Never use the machine without the plastic spacer fitted under the blade.
IMPORTANT: Do not attempt to split a log across the grain.
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