Operation; Stopping The Motor; Splitting Logs - Masport SK-E5T Owner's Manual

OPERATION

STARTING THE MOTOR
1. Position your Log Splitter on a flat, dry surface and chock the Wheels
Stand to prevent the Splitter from moving during use.
2. Make sure the Log Splitter is plugged into a properly grounded
protected outlet.
3. Push the green button (Fig. 2).

STOPPING THE MOTOR

1. Push the emergency stop or red button to shut the Motor off (Fig. 2).
NOTE:
Unplug the Power Cord when not using the Splitter.

SPLITTING LOGS

When using the log splitter for the first time, operate the log splitter without
a log so that you can get familiar with the operation of the machine.
NOTE:
All logs should be no longer than rated. Refer to the following
photos for the correct and incorrect methods of splitting logs.
Never split a log using an incorrect or unsafe method.
WARNING!
Do not place your hands on the ends of the log when loading
the Log Splitter. This is a very UNSAFE method and could
result in injury to your hands (Figure 3).
Do not reach or step across the beam while the Log Splitter
is running. This is a very UNSAFE method which could cause
personal injury.
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ON/OFF Switch
Fig.2
a.
b.
c.
Fig.3
Wood against
wedge
1.
WARNING!
Never attempt to split wood across the grain (Figure 4). The
Log Splitter was not designed for cross-grain splitting. Doing
so could damage the Log Splitter and may cause personal
injury. Make sure both ends of the log you are splitting are
cut as square as possible (Figure 5). This will prevent the log
from sliding out of position while under pressure.
NOTE:
The kinetic log splitter operates differently than a hydraulic
splitter. Not operating the machine properly will result in
damage to the machine. Always follow these notices:
Do not be timid. A rapid movement of the Engagement Handle is
necessary for the Rack and Pinion to engage and disengage fully
without damage.
The Engagement Handle should never be stopped in any location
between the fully forward or fully backward positions.
Do not hold the Handle in the forward position when the Ram stops
moving forward. Always pull the Engagement Handle RAPIDLY to
the back (Auto-Retract) position as soon as the Log is split or when
the Ram is at the end of the stroke or when the Ram stops moving
forward due to a tough log.
Place the log on the Log Splitter. Grasp the log on the sides near the
middle of the block (Figure 6). Center the log, side-to-side, on the rail
Fig.4
Fig.5
Hands on sides
of wood
Fig.6