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The log splitters will stop upon absence of either hand.
Only after both hands release the controls, the log pusher starts to return backward to its starting
position.
Fig.18 : PREHLS52 / 042001; PREHLS52/5 / 042031
Never force the log splitter for more than 5 seconds by keeping pressure on it to split
excessively hard wood!
After this time interval, the oil under pressure will be overheated and the machine could be damaged.
For such extremely hard log, rotate it by 90° to see whether it can be split in a different direction.
In any case, if you are not able to split the log, this means that its hardness exceeds the capacity of
the machine and thus that log should be discarded to protect the log splitter.
a) Remark for PREHLS52 / 042001 ; PREHLS52/5 / 042031:
Trigger type lock-out device is adopted to avoid accidental Hydraulic Control
Lever pushdown.
To operate the Hydraulic Control Lever (11), draw the Trigger backward with the
index finger before pushing the Hydraulic Control Lever forward.
b) Remak for PREHLS7T / 042011 :
5.5.2- For PREHLS7T/V/042021
Lower the levers to start the splitting.
Releasing either lever will stop the motion of the splitting wedge.
Release both handles to return the splitting wedge to the upper position.
Tips:
Do not attempt to split green logs. Dry, seasoned logs split much more easily, and will not jam as
frequently as green wood.
Break the log in the direction of its growing grain.
Do not place the log across the log splitter for splitting. It may be dangerous and may seriously damage
the machine.
Do not attempt to split 2 pieces of logs at the same time. One of them may fly up and hit you.
Stack as you work. This will provide a safer work area, by keeping it uncluttered, and avoid the danger
of tripping, or damaging the power cord.
Accumulated split wood and wood chips can create a hazardous work environment. Never continue to
work in a cluttered work area which may cause you to slip, trip or fall.
The splitting force and speed are governed by the 2-stage control lever.
Push the lever in the 1st stage about half way for faster speed at less
splitting force to split usual logs;
Push the lever in the 2nd stage all way for maximum splitting force at
slower speed to split particularly hard and seasoned logs.
These stages can be shifted by simply raising and lowering the lever.
Fig.19 : PREHLS7T / 042011