Oxdale se400 Operating And Maintenance Instructions Manual page 8

Pick your log to be split; the log should have been cut square at both ends. This is very important
as it will reduce the chance that the log will slip. Position the log under the wedge with the point of
the wedge in the centre of the log; place both hands on the handle and lift to lower the wedge into
the log. Stop lowering the wedge if the log starts to go sideways and reposition. If the wedge gets
stuck return the wedge to the fully open position and rock the log free before continuing. When
splitting wood always stand in front of the unit and not to the side as logs can split with some force
and be thrown off the unit to the sides. Always keep other people and pets/animals out of this area
when splitting logs.
Lowering the handle will lift the
wedge.
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