Northern Industrial Tools M1107C - Manual (Page 22)

Splitting Operation
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6 . Extend wedge Move Split Control Lever toward endplate to extend wedge and split log.
Important safety instructions:
• Operator position. ALWAYS operate the log splitter from the manufacturer’s
indicated OPERATOR POSITION. (See diagram above.) Other positions are
unsafe because they can increase the risk of injury from crushing, cutting, flying
objects, or burns.
• Remove hands. Remove both hands from log before activating Split Control
Lever.
• Hand activate. Use only your hand to operate the Split Control Lever. Never use
any other body part, or a rope, cable, or other remote device to actuate the control.
• Second person. Many accidents occur when there is more than one person
involved in loading and operating the log splitter. Only one person should operate
the controls. If a second person is assisting in loading logs, the operator must
NEVER actuate the Split Control Lever until the assistant and all bystanders are at
least 10 feet away. NEVER allow an assistant to hold the log in place while the
operator actuates the Split Control Lever.
7. Stop wedge Release Split Control Lever to stop wedge movement when log is split.
WARNING : Cracks in logs can close quickly and pinch fingers. Keep fingers
away from any cracks that open in partially split logs.
8. Important
STUCK LOG
procedure
If a log does not split completely and becomes stuck on the wedge, follow the
instructions below to remove the log.
A log can become stuck to the wedge if the wedge becomes embedded in the log and the
log doesn’t split and separate. This can happen if the log is too stringy or tough to split
completely.
A stuck log will move back with the wedge on the initial attempt to retract the wedge. If
SPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION
Split Log Neutral Return
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SPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION
Split Log Neutral Return
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