Log Splitter Operation - Horizontal Position - Oregon OR25TBS-1 Original Instruction Manual

Operating Instructions
Log Splitter Operation – Horizontal Position
Horizontal Position
Engine
Foot
Beam
Plate
Operator
Zone
Once proper PPE is worn and the engine is started, select
your first log to be split, not exceeding 100 lbs .
Place the square cut log onto the beam rails and slide it
towards the foot plate .
Never place hands between the log and splitting wedge
while placing the log onto the beam rails, always handle
the log from the sides, not the ends .
Always split the wood with the grain, not against the
grain .
Never split more than one log at a time .
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Vertical Position
Tongue
Operator
Zone
Before engaging the actuator, please ensure that you are
standing in the proper location . See diagram .
Once the log is in the proper position, place one hand on
the actuator lever of the valve and move it towards the
foot plate . This will engage the hydraulics and push the
wedge through the log . Apply constant pressure to the
lever until the wedge completely splits the wood and
cylinder has fully traveled across the beam rails, pull
back on the lever to retract the wedge . Once the detent is
engaged, the lever will lock in the retract position until it
automatically returns to its starting position .