Central Machinery 62291 Owner's Manual & Safety Instructions page 7

6. IMPORTANT: Be extremely careful
as log pieces may fly off as they
separate from the Wedge.
7. Do not attempt to re-split a stuck log
once it has been removed from the
Wedge. Manually split with a maul,
or cut with a chainsaw.
WARNING! Remove Split Logs: Move
each split log away from the Log
Splitter. Split logs left near the Log
Splitter are a tripping hazard.
To Bleed the Log Splitter:
1. Extend Ram to its maximum length.
2. Remove the Oil Plug (6A) and top off
oil. See Figure 3, below.
Handle Wheel (36A)
Oil Plug (6A)
Piston Rod (18A)
Figure 3
3. Turn Handwheel counterclockwise as
fast as possible. Piston Rod (18A) will
retract into Ram and push air out of
Cylinder (23A) via Oil Plug hole. Top
off oil as needed.
4. Replace the Oil Plug and repeat
steps 1-3 as needed.
5. To add oil, remove the Oil Plug and
add oil to just below the Fill Plug.
Then Replace Oil Plug.
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