Boss Industrial ED8T20, Owner'S Manual

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WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be
repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts
should be replaced at an Authorized Service Center.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean wipes to remove dirt, dust, lubricant, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating lubricants, etc., come in con-
tact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
SHARPENING THE WEDGE
After using the log splitter for some time, it may be necessary
to sharpen the wedge. Using a fine-toothed file, smooth any
burrs or crushed areas along the cutting edge.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions.
Therefore, no further
lubrication is required on the bearings.
REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL
See FIGURES 6, 7, 8, 9.
The hydraulic oil in the log splitter should be changed
every 100 hours of use.
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Unplug the log splitter.
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Position the log splitter so that the oil drain bolt is
positioned lower than the opposite side of the
machine. Ensure that the log splitter is tilted to an
angle of at least 30 degrees. The log splitter should
be placed securely.
•
Using a 6mm hex key, remove the oil drain bolt and
disconnect the vent plug.
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Drain the hydraulic oil from the oil tank into a four
liter capacity container.
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Once the oil has drained from the oil tank, turn
the log splitter on the end with the wheels.
•
Refill the oil tank with fresh hydraulic oil (3 liters or
3.2 quarts).
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Place the cleaned dipstick into the oil tank. Remove
and check the oil level.
•
Start the motor and cycle the ram several times to
remove excess air from the reservoir.
NOTE: The oil level should be between the two grooves
around the bottom of the dipstick as shown in FIGURE
7.
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Use AW32 hydraulic fluid.
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Replace oil drain bolt. Tighten securely.
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Dispose old oil at an oil recycling center.
MAINTENANCE