Splitting Logs; Splitting Tough Logs - Generac GC1000S Manuel De L'utilisateur

• See Figure 3-6. Place hands on long sides of log.
Verify both ends of log are flat. If stabilizing log with
left hand, remove hand when splitting wedge
makes contact with the log.
Figure 3-6. Correct Log Loading Technique

Splitting Logs

This unit operates differently than a hydraulic splitter. Not
operating the machine properly will damage the machine.
When operating the unit consider the following:
• A rapid movement of the engagement handle is
necessary for the rack and pinion to engage and
disengage fully without damage.
• The engagement handle should never be stopped
in any location between the fully forward or fully
backward positions.
• Do not hold the handle in the forward position
when the ram stops moving forward. Always pull
the engagement handle rapidly to the back, auto-
retract position as soon as the log is split or when
the ram is at the end of the stroke or when the ram
stops moving forward due to a tough log
1. See Figure 3-7. Place the log on the log splitter.
Grasp the log on the sides near the middle of the
block. Center the log, side-to-side, on rail (A), veri-
fying one end is against splitting wedge (B).
B
A
Figure 3-7. Splitting Logs (1 of 2)
Owner's Manual for 10 Ton Kinetic Spliter
2. See Figure 3-8. With one hand, actuate and hold
two hand operation handle (C) in the direction
shown, then rapidly actuate engagement handle
(D) fully forward until it contacts the hard stop and
hold firmly until the ram reaches the end of its
travel.
C
B
A
Figure 3-8. Splitting Logs (2 of 2)
3. Immediately after the log is split, quickly actuate
the engagement handle back to the auto-retract
position to all the ram to return.

Splitting Tough Logs

If the ram stops before the end of the stroke while split-
ting a tough log, quickly actuate the engagement handle
back to the auto-retract position. Let the ram return and
allow the flywheels to gain momentum for another full
power split.
Operation
D
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