Splitting Tough Logs; Maintaining The Kinetic Log Splitter; Regular Maintenance Checklist; Lubrication - Masport SK-E5T Owner's Manual

of the Log Splitter, making sure that one end is against the Splitting
Wedge.
WARNING!
The engagement Handle must be held fully in the Split
Position against the hard stop when splitting. Failure to do
so may result in kickback of the Handle.
2. With one hand, actuate and hold the safety lever towards
you, then RAPIDLY actuate the Engagement Handle fully towards the
Motor until it contacts the hard stop and hold firmly until the Log is
split (Figure 7 ).
3. IMMEDIATELY AFTER the log is split, actuate and hold the
Engagement Handle to the Auto-Retract position to allow the Ram to
return. If the Ram stops before the end of the stroke while splitting a
tough log, quickly actuate the Engagement Handle back to the Auto-
Retract position.

SPLITTING TOUGH LOGS

If the Ram stops before the end of the stroke while splitting a tough
Log, quickly actuate the Engagement Handle back to the Auto-Retract
position. Let the Ram return and allow the Flywheels to gain momentum
for another full power split. If the wood is hard and does not split after 2-3
attampts, stop and discard this log.
MAINTAINING THE KINETIC LOG
SPLITTER
Regular maintenance is the way to ensure the best performance and long
life of your machine. Please refer to this manual for proper maintenance
procedures.
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection,
stop the motor, unplug the power cord and wait five minutes
to allow all parts to cool.

REGULAR MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST

PROCEDURE BEFORE EACH
Check General
Equipment Condition
Perform Rail
Maintenance
Check Belt
Check the condition of
the electrical cord.
Grease Rack
Clean Motor Exterior
and Cooling Fins
1 Safety Lever
2 Engagement
Handle
Fig.7
EVERY 5 EVERY 25
USE HOURS HOURS
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LUBRICATION

All Bearings of your Splitter are sealed units and should have sufficient
lubricant to last the life of your machine with normal use. Perform
machine lubrication per the following instructions.

RAIL MAINTENANCE

Between each use of the LOG SPLITTER, we recommend removing any
debris caught on the Rail or Ram and applying a rust preventative (Fluid
Film or equivalent) to any bare metal areas on the top of the Rail (Figure 8).
This will assure the smoothest return action of the Ram.

GREASING THE RACK

NOTE:
It is important to grease the Rack every 5 hours for proper
operation. Tools and Supplies needed:
• General Purpose Grease
• Clean Rags
• 13mm Wrench
1. Turn the power off. Use a 13mm wrench to remove the Guard
Screws that secure the flywheel Guard (Figure 9 ).
2. Remove the Guard Screws that secure the Flywheel and Belt Guard.
3. 3. Disconnect the return spring .
4. 4. Pull the Rack out and grease the Rack Teeth, top side of the Rack
and the Pinion (Figure 10).
5. Push the Rack back in and reinstall the Return Spring when finished
greasing.
6. Reinstall the Guards.
Guard
Screws
Pinion
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Top of rail
Fig.8
Belt Guard
Guard Screws
Flywheel Guard
Fig.9
Rack Teeth
Fig.10
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