Operation - Yard Works 60-3800-4 Instruction Manual

YW Log Split 60-3800-4 E

Operation

BEFORE OPERATING
Select a work area
Place the log splitter in a flat, stable area. Make sure there is sufficient room for
the unsplit logs and stacks of split logs. Make sure there is a safe electrical
connection no more than 33' (10 m) from the work area.
Note: Transporting and lifting the log splitter is a two-person job. The wheels
are designed for moving the log splitter very short distances.
Loosen the bleed screw (Fig. 2)
!
WARNING:
OPERATION. THIS WILL REMOVE ANY AIR TRAPPED IN THE HYDRAULIC
SYSTEM. FAILURE TO RELEASE AIR FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
MAY DAMAGE THE SEALS AND PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE LOG
SPLITTER.
1. Turn the bleed screw (1)
counter-clockwise one or two turns
to allow air to be released from the
hydraulic system.
Note: A flow of air through the
bleed screw should be detectable
while the log splitter is in use.
2. Close the bleed screw after
operation.
Note: Check the bleed screw and
make sure it is closed before and
during moving. Hydraulic fluid may
leak through the bleed screw
opening if the bleed screw is not fully tightened.
!
WARNING:
CAPACITY OF THE TOOL. ATTEMPTING TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN
PERSONAL INJURY AND DAMAGE TO THE TOOL.
Select/prepare a log for splitting
1. Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the log.
2. Make sure the end of each log to be split is square.
3. Remove any branches by cutting them flush with the trunk.
4. Make sure each log is no longer than 20 1/2" (52 cm) and the diameter is
10" (25.4 cm) or less.
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ALWAYS LOOSEN THE BLEED SCREW PRIOR TO
NEVER TRY TO SPLIT LOGS LARGER THAN THE RATED
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Fig. 2