Split Wood - Wallenstein WX900 Series Operator's Manual

WX900 Series
Log Splitter

6.13 Split Wood

WARNING!
Hands can be pinched, cut, crushed, or severed.
If two or more people load or operate the
machine together, a person can be seriously
injured.
Only one person must load and operate the
machine.
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 hydraulic fluid and could
damage the engine.
1. Put a log on the splitter, or use the log lifter shelf.
For instructions, see Log Lifter Shelf on page 28.
2. Move control lever to the Extend position until push block
or wedge starts to split the wood.
3. Release the lever when the log splits or cylinder reaches full
stroke and stops.
4. 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.
5. If the log is large enough to require another split, reposition
and repeat steps 1-5.
6. 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 20 – Splitter-control valve
1. Extend
2. Stop
3. Retract
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Operating Instructions
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Figure 21 – Split wood
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