Just for clarification. I can jog the unit into position with the joy stick, which can also be used to stop the unit at any time as well as the E-Stops. When the log is securely clamped, you press the cycle button. I would not advocate just laying the log there, pressing a button and walking away. Maybe I will get even lazier and start doing that though.
That begs the original question. Is there any difference between the two orientations with regard to the aspect of pieces flying out? Is one better than the other? This splitter has a small pusher plate with some serrations. Most other style splitters I have used just had a big smooth blank plate at the end, which is how the occassional irregular log slid out from.
Plus, if there is a particularly tough or irregular piece, you can always use the splitter the same as any other.
As far as stalling, that came to mind. I have not split enough wood with that loader aux circuit yet to know what it does when it stalls. Since the loader is quite quiet and running just above idle, there will be no need for ear protection and I would probably just remain aware of any weird sounds. One could EASILY put a timing circuit in there that would stop the thing after so many seconds anyway. Maybe not a bad idea if the limit switches ever screw up.
