Use and Care Manual

EN - 13
Extend/Down
Move lever in this direction to extend cylinder
toward end plate. Keep pressure on lever
until log is split. Lever does not lock in this
position. Release as soon as log is split or
cylinder is fully extended.
NOTICE: Splitter wedge is designed to reach
full extension and stop 25 – 50mm (1 – 2")
before contacting end plate.
IMPORTANT: When cylinder is fully
extended do not hold lever in out position.
Pump damage will result.
Neutral
In this position the cylinder does not move
even though the engine is running.
Return/Up
Move lever in this direction to retract cylinder.
Push lever fully in this direction to lock in
return mode. Lever will automatically return to
neutral once cylinder fully retracts.
Beam Assembly Lock (Item 14)
Locks the beam in the horizontal operating
position. To move beam to vertical operating
position:
1. Pull beam lock out until the pin clears
the mount
(Figure 14).
2. Rotate beam lock slightly so pin does
not return to hole in mount.
3. Lift beam until it rotates to vertical
position
(Figure 15).
IMPORTANT: Rear stabilizer must be in the
transport position before placing beam in
vertical operating position
(see Rear
Stabilizer (Item 12) on page 14).
To move beam to horizontal position:
4. Carefully rotate beam down until seated
on lock bracket.
5. Turn beam lock until pin lines up with
hole in lock bracket and release
(Figure 14).
6. Ensure that beam lock pin fully engages
in bracket.
Stripper Plates (Item 13)
(Figure 16)
The stripper plates are designed to remove a
log that has partially split but remains stuck
on the wedge.
WARNING: Keep hands and
fingers away from splitter wedge
and stripper plates during cylinder
retraction.
Figure 14
14
CAUTION: Beam assembly is
heavy. Use care when moving
between vertical and horizontal
positions.
Figure 15
Figure 16
Stripper Plates