Splitter Control - Wallenstein WX540 Operator's Manual

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5.1.3 Rewind Start
WARNING!
Fast retraction of the starter cord (called
kickback) pulls your hand and arm toward the
engine faster than you can let go of the handle.
Serious bodily harm (for example; bruises,
sprains, fractures, and broken bones) can result.
When starting the engine, pull the starter cord
slowly until you feel resistance, and then pull it
rapidly to avoid kickback.
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Figure 6 – Rewind-start handle

5.2 Splitter Control

The splitter-control valve extends and retracts the splitting
wedge to split the wood. The splitter-control lever has three
positions—extend, neutral, and retract.
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Figure 7 – Splitter-control valve
1. Extend
2. Neutral
3. Retract
The splitter control has the following functions:
1. Extend
Push and hold the lever to move the splitting wedge
toward the log. The push block applies pressure to split
the log.
When you release the lever, it automatically moves to the
neutral position.
2. Neutral
When the lever is at the center of the valve, it is in the
neutral position. In this position, the splitting wedge is
stopped.
Logs can be loaded onto the log splitter when it is in the
neutral position.
3. Retract
Pull the lever to move the splitting wedge away from the
log. The splitter-control valve holds the lever in the retract
position (detent) for a hands-free retract cycle.
When the splitting wedge gets to the retracted position,
the lever automatically returns to the neutral position.
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Log Splitter