Ryobi RY49701 - Manual (Page 11)

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OPERATION
STARTING THE LOG SPLITTER
See Figures 6 - 7.
n
Operator should be positioned at the rear of the log split-
ter as shown in figure 7.
n Place the left hand on the hydraulic control lever and the
right hand on the on/off switch.
n Push down and hold the on/off switch.
n While continuing to hold down the on/off switch, push
down and hold the hydraulic control lever.
NOTE: Both hands are required to start this product. The
combination of both steps starts the ram which pushes
the log into the wedge.
n To stop the splitter, release both controls to return the
ram to the starting position.
NOTE: If only one hand is removed from either the switch
or the lever, the log splitter will freeze in place. When both
the switch and the lever are released, the ram will return to
the starting position.
SPLITTING LOGS
See Figures 8 - 9.
������Always place logs lengthwise on the work table and resting
firmly on the side supports. Place logs flat and in the direc-
tion of the grain. Never angle the log to split it or place the
log crosswise on the splitter. Never split more than one log
at a time.
CAUTION:
Never keep pressure on the wood by trying to force the
log splitter for more than five seconds. After five seconds,
the oil will heat and can damage the tool.
n Place log lengthwise and lying flat on the work table.
NOTE: If the log is small, place it against the wedge before
starting the splitter.
n Using the right hand, push down and hold the on/off
switch.
n Push down and hold the hydraulic control lever with the
left hand. With both the lever and the on/off switch acti-
vated, the ram will push the log into the wedge and split
the wood.
n Once the log is split, release both controls to return the
ram to the starting position.
Fig. 6
ON/OFF SWITCH
HYDRAULIC
CONTROL
LEVER
Fig. 7
RIGHT
Fig. 8