Grizzly HYDRAULIC/ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER H8170 - Manual (Page 14)

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H8170/H8171 Hydraulic/Electric Log Splitter
Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could
result from using this machine without
proper protective gear. Always wear safety
glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection
when operating this machine.
Loose hair and cloth-
ing could get caught in
machinery and cause seri-
ous personal injury. Keep
loose clothing and long
hair away from moving
machinery.
Operation Safety
SECTION 4: OPERATIONS
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC-
OMMEND that you read books, trade maga-
zines, or get formal training before begin-
ning any projects. Regardless of the con-
tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will
not be held liable for accidents caused by
lack of training.
Overview
When you press the on button, the electric mo-
tor pressurizes hydraulic fluid. When you push the
control lever down, the pressurized fluid moves
the pusher forward, pressing the log into the split-
ting wedge.
to operate the splitter you must use both hands to
activate the controls simultaneiously. see
figure
6 for the position of the controls and hands during
operation.
figure 6. operating the basic controls.
hydraulic Control lever
on
Button
Always wear gloves
when operating this log
splitter!