Split Wood - Wallenstein WXR700 Series Operator's Manual

Operating Instructions

6.14 Split Wood

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.
6.14.1 Split Wood Horizontally
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.
IMPORTANT! Do not hold the splitter-control lever to extend
or retract the cylinder once it has reached the end of its
stroke. Doing so can overheat the oil and could damage the
engine.
1. Place wood or log on the splitter.
2. Move control lever to the High speed position until push
block or wedge starts to split the wood.
3. If the wedge slows, push control lever forward to High
power position and hold to split wood.
4. Release the lever when the log splits or cylinder reaches full
stroke and stops.
5. Pull the lever to the Retract position to retract the push
block or splitting wedge. The detent holds the lever until the
cylinder fully retracts, allowing hands-free operation.
6. If the log is large enough to require another split, reposition
and repeat steps 1-5.
7. 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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Figure 19 – Splitter-control valve
1. High power
2. High speed
3. Stop
4. Retract
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Figure 20 – High speed position (2), High power position (1)
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