Yardworks 060-0550-6 Manual page 50

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model no.
060-0550-6
LOG SPLITTeR OPeRATION
1. ALWAYS wear ear and eye protection,
protective clothing and safety gear.
2. Block tires and ensure support leg
is secure to prevent unintended
movement of the log splitter during
operation.
3. Set log splitter in either the horizontal
or vertical position.
4. Load a log onto the beam against the
end plate
(MAX LOG LENGTH – 24 in. [61 cm]).
5. Make sure all limbs are clear of crush
zones.
6. Push the control valve handle forward
(towards the end plate) to split the log.
7. Push the auto control valve handle
backward to return the wedge to its
original position.
8. Clear the split wood from the work
zone.
NOTICe: HORIZONTAL position is used for lighter logs that can easily be loaded onto the

beam.
VERTICAL position is used for light logs as well as heavy logs that are difficult to load onto the
beam.
Back injury can result from lifting logs onto the log splitter if proper lifting techniques are not used.
 NOTICe: It is normal for the hydraulic fluid to appear foamy/frothy during operation.
 NOTICe: If a log gets stuck, embedded or will not split completely, push the control handle in
the reverse direction and allow the splitter to strip the log from the wedge.
ALWAYS keep hands clear of the log and wedge while it is retracting.
 NOTICe: The cylinder stroke is designed so the wedge stops approximately 1.5 in. (3.8 cm)
from the end plate.
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