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

Operating Instructions
Log Splitter Operation – Vertical Position
Vertical Position
Tongue
Operator
Zone
This is achieved by pulling the beam lock pin and standing
the beam up slowly until the foot plate is firmly engaged
on the ground and the log splitter is stable .
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Once the beam is in the vertical position, engage the
beam vertical lock located on the right side of the tongue
and beam bracket .
Select a log and roll it to the splitter and place it on the
foot plate up against the beam . For large rounds, place
a wood block or wedge under the log to keep it firmly
secured against the beam .
Once the log is secured, stand in the operator zone shown
and engage the valve handle towards the foot plate .
NOTICE: Holding the valve in the "forward" position at the
end of the stroke may damage the pump .
NOTICE: To extend the life of the hydraulic cylinder, avoid
"bottoming out" wedge plate to the foot plate . To conform
with the industry safety recommendations, the wedge
stops at a minimum of 1" from the foot plate .