Section 4: Operations; Operation Safety; Overview - Grizzly H8170/H8171 Owner's Manual

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

Operation Safety

Damage to your eyes, lungs, and ears could
result from using this machine without
proper protective gear. Always wear safety
glasses, a respirator, and hearing protection
when operating this machine.
Loose hair and cloth-
ing could get caught in
machinery and cause seri-
ous personal injury. Keep
loose clothing and long
hair away from moving
machinery.
Always
when operating this log
splitter!
NOTICE
If you have never used this type of machine
or equipment before, WE STRONGLY REC-
OMMEND that you read books, trade maga-
zines, or get formal training before begin-
ning any projects. Regardless of the con-
tent in this section, Grizzly Industrial will
not be held liable for accidents caused by
lack of training.
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wear gloves

Overview

When you press the ON button, the electric mo-
tor pressurizes hydraulic fluid. When you push the
control lever down, the pressurized fluid moves
the pusher forward, pressing the log into the split-
ting wedge.
To operate the splitter you must use both hands to
activate the controls simultaneiously. See Figure
6 for the position of the controls and hands during
operation.
Hydraulic Control Lever
Figure 6. Operating the basic controls.
H8170/H8171 Hydraulic/Electric Log Splitter
ON
Button