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6. Check the engine oil and fuel levels. Refer to the
Honda Engines Owner’s manual in the tool box for
detailed information on the operation and service of
the engine.
7. Start the engine.
WARNING
Load only one log at a time, and with the grain parallel to
the wedge. Loading more than one log and/or against the
grain may cause wood to splinter. Flying debris can cause
serious personal injury.
8. Load only one log at a time with the grain parallel to
the wedge. Do not attempt to split more than one log at
a time. Do not attempt to split a log against the grain.
9. Adjust the stripper bars on each side of the wedge to
the height of the logs to be split. The stripper bars
prevent the wedge from becoming stuck in a partially
split log.
10. Always stay in the operation zone, Figure 3-1, when
operating the splitter controls.
11. Depress the Function Interrupt control with one hand
to activate the Wedge Control.
12. With the other hand, move the Wedge Control lever
down to “Split” a log, then up to “Return” the wedge
to the ready position.
13. When finished splitting all logs, raise the wedge to the
“Return” position and return the stripper bars to their
retracted position.
14. Stop the engine.
15. Move the I-beam into the stowed position and insert
the lock pin.
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