FREEING A JAMMED LOG (FM5, FM8)
Release both controls.
After the log pusher moves back and completely stops at its
starting position, insert a wood wedge under the jammed log.
Start the log splitter to push the wood wedge completely under
the jammed log.
Repeat above procedure with sharper slope wood wedges until
the log is completely freed.
FITTING THE DUOCUT BLADE AS AN ACCESSORY (FM5, FM8)
It is easier to fit the Duocut blade if the ram is slightly extended.
Operate the machine and move the ram about 150mm/6" forward.
Release the button but keep the lever depressed and place a block of
wood behind the ram crosspiece.
To fit the Duocut blade, remove the four bolts holding the pusher
block in place (an open ended offset spanner is best for turning the
nuts) and remove the pusher block from the cradle.
Fit the Duocut blade into the cradle and secure with the four bolts
and nuts. Note that because the spacer under the Duocut blade is a
tight fit between the log bed and the blade, It is necessary to apply
leverage to align the bolt holes in the blade and cradle.
To do this, place a stout screwdriver through the upper forward bolt holes and apply leverage to align
the rear holes. Insert the bolts into the rear holes and secure with the nuts, the nuts only need to be
finger tight. Remove the screwdriver and insert the bolts into the forward holes and add the nuts.
Tighten all the nuts before removing the wood block and allowing the ram to return.
FM5, FM8 & FM10 (Versions D, T & TW)
Do not try to knock the jammed log off. Knocking the log will
damage the machine or may launch the log and cause an accident.
Due to the FM10 series all being fitted with the Duocut blade, it is
extremely unlikely that a log could become stuck on both wedges
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