Northern Industrial Tools M1107C - Manual (Page 23)

Splitting Operation
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this happens, STOP retracting the wedge immediately and follow the directions below.
WARNING: NEVER attempt to remove a stuck log by:
• Using the hydraulic force of the splitter.
• Modifying the splitter.
• Adding attachments to the splitter.
Personal injury could result from log or metal pieces flying out at high speed toward
the operator or bystanders, or the splitter could become damaged.
1. If there is already 1” or more of clearance between the log and endplate, go to step
2. Otherwise, retract wedge just enough to remove pressure between the log and
endplate – about 1” clearance. (Move split control to return, allow wedge to move
about 1”, then stop the wedge by moving the split control to neutral “N”.)
2. Turn engine OFF.
3. Remove stuck log from the wedge manually with a pry bar or a sledgehammer.
Important: Be extremely careful as log pieces may fly off as they separate
from the wedge. Make sure bystanders are clear and wear safety goggles.
4. Do not attempt to resplit a stuck log once it has been removed from the wedge.
Manually split with an axe or cut with a chainsaw.
9. Return wedge Move Split Control Lever away from end plate to return wedge.
Once the control valve is actuated in the return direction, the wedge is designed to keep
returning by itself completely and then stop automatically.
WARNING:
Stay clear while the wedge is returning. It is still powerful enough on the return stroke
to cause serious injury.
10. Remove split
wood
Remove split wood from area.
Move each log away from log splitter after it is split. Split logs left near the log splitter are
a trip hazard.
11. After use 1. Turn off engine.
2. Remove engine debris.
Debris on a hot engine can be a fire hazard. After the engine is off, clean debris and
chaff from engine cylinder head, cylinder head fins, blower housing rotating screen, and
muffler areas.
WARNING: Avoid contact with hot muffler.
Return to horizontal position.
4. If in the vertical position, return log splitter to the horizontal position for greater
stability and to prepare for transportation. Avoid contact with hot muffler.
SPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION
Split Log Neutral Return
N