Champion Power Equipment 92251-1 - Manual (Page 17)

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92251-1 ENGLISH
OPERATION
HORIZONAL position is used for lighter logs that can
easily be loaded onto the beam.
VERTICAL position is used for light logs as well as
heavy logs that are difficult to load onto the beam.
Back injury can result from lifting logs onto the log
splitter if proper lifting techniques are not used.
NOTE
It is normal for the hydraulic fluid to become foamy
or frothy during operation.
NOTE
Log Splitter Operation
1. ALWAYS wear ear and eye protection, protective clothing
and safety gear.
2. Block tires and put both support legs in the DOWN
position to prevent unintended movement of the log
splitter during operation.
3. Set log splitter in either the horizontal or vertical
position.
4. Load a log onto the beam against the end plate (MAX
LOG LENGTH – 23.8 in. (60.3 cm)
5. Make sure all limbs are clear of crush zones.
6. Push the control valve handle forward (towards the
end plate) to split the log.
7. Push the auto control valve handle backward to
return the wedge to its original position.
8. Clear the split wood from the work zone.
Do not hold auto control valve in return position. It
will damage the stop block or beam.
CAUTION