Champion Power Equipment 92050 - Manual (Page 17)

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92050 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 – 60 .3 cm {23 .8 in .}) .
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