Last Updated on August 27, 2020 by Forest Master Check that the plastic knob of the lever is screwed on fully. If this becomes unscrewed it prevents the lever from […]
Log Splitter - Fails to Split Logs
Intermittently fails to split logs – Silicone sealant or other contaminant floating in tank
Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Remove the combined drain plug and dipstick, tip the log splitter vertically and drain the old oil. Tip the log splitter […]
Fails to split logs – Operating lever loose or not bent correctly and therefore not operating valve correctly
Last Updated on June 18, 2020 by Forest Master Check the nut at the base of the lever to see if it is loose. The face of the lever should […]
Fails to split logs – Partial blockage of the pump oil ways.
Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Turn the splitter upside down. Undo the 3 bolts fastening the pump to the underside of the rear end plate. Check […]
Fails to split logs – Unauthorised adjustment of the Max. Pressure Limiting Screw.
Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Contact the dealer.
Fails to split logs – Wedge cutting edge is blunt
Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Refer to “Sharpening Wedge“ section of the manual.
Fails to split logs – The sizes or hardness of the log exceeds the capacity of the machine
Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Reduce the log sizes before splitting it on the log splitter.
Fails to split logs – Log is improperly positioned
Last Updated on April 20, 2020 by Forest Master Refer to “Operation” section of the manual for correct log loading.
