Adjusting Air Bleed Screw; Operation, Shipping, And Storage; Splitting A Log; Transporting And Storing Log Splitter - FISCH LS 8000 Instruction Manual

Adjusting Air Bleed Screw
Figure. 11
Before operating the log splitter, loosen the
bleed screw (A) three to four turns. Retighten
bleed screw before moving or storing log splitter
to avoid oil leakage.
OPERATION, SHIPPING,
AND STORAGE
Splitting a Log
Figure. 12
The log splitting operation requires use of both
hands on the controls, keeping them away from
the splitting action. Load a log, no larger than
12"x 20", onto the log guides (A) and up against
the splitting wedge (B).
Fig. 11
Figure. 13
When it is safe to do so, depress the motor start
switch (A) with one hand. Wait until the motor is
up to speed, then depress the operating lever
(B). The log ram (C) will make contact with the
log and compress it against the wedge.
NOTE: Both hands are on the controls.
Fig. 12
Figure. 14
This view shows the wedge (A) splitting log in
half. Once the log is split, release the operating
handle and the motor start switch. The log ram
will retract.
Fig. 13
Transporting and Storing Log Splitter
Retighten bleed screw as per Fig. 11. It is also
recommended that you remove the operating
lever to avoid breakage.
Fig. 14