Splitting Logs - Wallenstein WXR720 Operator's Manual

WXR720/L, WXR740/L
Trailer Wood Splitter

6.13 Splitting Logs

WARNING!
Risk of pinching or crushing hazard! The worker
loading the splitter MUST be the only one in
control of the hydraulic cylinder and splitting
wedge.
Only one worker should operate and load the
wood splitter.
1. Place wood or log on the splitter.
2. Move control lever to the High Speed position (2) until push
block or wedge starts to split the wood.
3. If the wedge slows, push control lever forward to High
Power position (1) and hold to split wood.
4. Release the lever when the log splits or cylinder reaches full
stroke and stops.
5. Pull the lever back to retract the push block or wedge.
The detent holds the lever until the cylinder fully retracts,
allowing hands-free operation.
IMPORTANT! Do not hold the valve lever to extend or
retract the cylinder once it has reached the end of its stroke.
Doing so can overheat the oil and damage the engine.
6. If the log is large enough to require another split, reposition
and repeat steps.
1 2 3
Fig. 26 – Hydraulic Control Valve Positions
1. High Power
2. High Speed
3. STOP (Neutral)
4. Retract
Pile the split wood close to the working area, but do not allow
pieces to pile up and clutter the area. A cluttered working area
can lead to tripping and an accident.
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Fig. 27 – High Speed (2), High Power (1)
Vertical Splitting (WXR740, WXR740L only)
Fig. 28 – Vertical Splitting
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