Grizzly h8170 User Manual

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H8170/H8171 Hydraulic/Electric Log Splitter

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.

Operation Safety

SECTION 4: OPERATIONS

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.

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.

figure 6. operating the basic controls.

hydraulic Control lever

Button

Always wear gloves

when operating this log

splitter!