Champion Power Equipment 90720 - Manual (Page 17)

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Log Splitter Operation Cont’d.
OPERATION
Back injury can result from lifting logs onto the log
splitter if proper lifting techniques are not used.
CAUTION
It is normal for the hydraulic fluid to become foamy
or frothy during operation.
NOTE
If log sticks on wedge, load another piece of wood and
extend ram to push the stuck piece off the wedge.
NOTE
Do not hold auto control valve in return position. It
will damage the stop block or beam.
CAUTION
The cylinder stroke is designed so the wedge stops
approximately 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) from the end plate.
NOTE
3. Load a log onto the beam against the wedge.
4. Make sure all limbs are clear of crush zones.
5. Push and hold the control valve handle forward
(towards the wedge) to split the log. The wedge will
stop when the control valve handle is released, or
when the cylinder reaches the end of stroke.
6. Push the control valve handle backward and
release to return the wedge to its original position.
The control valve handle will return to the neutral
position when the wedge is fully retracted.
7. Clear the split wood from the work zone.