Manual Wood Splitter

As the name describes, manual wood splitters are operated manually and no gas or electric power is required for the purpose of operating them. That is why these splitters are environment friendly and does not consume natural resources. These types of splitters appear like an electric or gas splitters. They have hydraulic ram that compels a piece of wood against a splitting wedge. Manual splitter is either hand or foot operated.

This lightweight manual tool is easy to store and can easily be carried while travelling. A little effort is required to operate this tool but this is effective and convenient as compared to that of an best axe or splitting maul. This can be suitably used indoor also.

It is troublesome & tiresome to split heavy and big logs into pieces by using an axe. A lot of effort and time is required to accomplish the task. With the introduction of splitters the process of splitting wood into small logs becomes easy and hassle free. One can easily cut wood logs for using them in fireplaces, stoves and wood furnaces. Manual splitter is one of the most useful forestry tools that are designed for the ease of the operator. This tool comes in variety of models and is meant to chop down even bulky wood logs into small useful pieces. In order to operate this tool all you need to do is to adjust wedge to log size, need to pump pedal until wood splits and then keep cut piece aside and repeat the process again until the work is done. It is that easy and simple. Choosing log splitter over mallet or axe is an intelligent decision because with the help of this forestry tool you can fill your rack with loads of firewood without bleeding your hands. It is advisable to use this tool with safety measures in order to avoid any harm.

Safety Tips to use this forestry tool:

• Children should not be allowed to operate this tool

• While working with this equipment, do not allow children to come near as they can be injured by the flying debris

• Work boots should be worn out so as to remain safe

• In order to protect eyes, safety glasses are highly recommended

• Instruction manual should be read carefully before actually getting started with the operating of a splitter

• It is recommended to use such tool during the day time

• Avoid having alcoholic beverage while working with this tool as this slows your reflexes and can result in an accident

• Wet surfaces should be avoided for using splitters