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FM6FF & FM8FF (Electric & Petrol

IMPORTANT:

Do not place the log against the ram. Do not attempt to split a log across the

grain.

Operation

Split the log in the direction of its growing grain. Do not place the log across the log splitter for
splitting. It may be dangerous and may seriously damage the machine. Do not attempt to split 2
pieces of log at the same time. One of them may fly up and hit you.

Place the log hard against the splitting wedge. DO NOT place the log against the ram

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Summary of Contents for Fast Fire FM6FF-139

Page 1: ...Fast Fire Rapid Log Splitter Model FMFF 6 8 Ton Electric Petrol IMPORTANT Read this manual fully before assembly and use and observe all safety rules and operating instructions en ...

Page 2: ...fficiency of splitting the log This dramatically reduces the cycle time of the splitter to 3 seconds allowing you to split more wood in less time The kinetic log splitter is capable of splitting logs up to 520mm in length and 400mm in width Unlike standard log splitters this machine has an automatic belt tension system so you don t need to tension the belts In order to comply with the latest safet...

Page 3: ... kg Technical Specification Model Petrol FM6FF HTW FM6FF 139 FM8FF HTW FM8FF 139 Minimum log diameter 50 mm 50 mm Maximum log diameter 400 mm 400 mm 500 mm Maximum Log Length 520 mm 520 mm Engine Honda 35cc 4 Stroke Forest Master 31cc 4 Stroke Honda 35cc 4 Stroke Forest Master 31cc 4 Stroke Flywheel Weight 15 kg 19 5 kg Rotational Speed 465 rpm 465 rpm Splitting Force 6 ton 8 ton Length 1720 mm 17...

Page 4: ...e right of the machine when operating it Do not bend over the machine to operate it this is an awkward operating position that has the operator bring their face close to the machine and thus risk being struck by wood chips or debris EXTENSION CORDS Improper use of extension cords may cause inefficient operation of the log splitter which can result in overheating Be sure the extension cord is no lo...

Page 5: ...d cracks which open in the log They may close suddenly and crush or amputate your hands Do not remove jammed logs with your hands DON T FORCE THE TOOL It will do a better and safer job at its design rate Never try to split logs larger than those indicated in the specifications table This could be dangerous and may damage the machine Don t use log splitter for a purpose for which it was not intende...

Page 6: ...og greater than the specified maximum log diameter as this may result in damage to the guard DO NOT attempt to load logs onto the log splitter through the front fixed blade opening ALWAYS load logs through the right hand rear opening DO NOT leave split logs lying inside the guard when splitting a subsequent log as these may be forced against the cage and damage it The warnings cautions and instruc...

Page 7: ...TY 1 Log Splitter 1 2 Front Castors 2 3 Rear Wheels 2 4 Stand Long Brace 1 5 Stand Rear Axle 1 6 Stand Front Foot 1 7 Stand Front Leg 1 8 Stand Rear Legs 2 9 Safety Cage Sides 6 10 Safety Cage Bench 1 11 Operating Handle 1 12 Long Stub Axle 1 13 Short Stub Axle 1 14 Bench Mounts 4 14 ...

Page 8: ... the mount through 180 degrees and secure with the bolt rear leg mount reversed correct position Insert the stub axles parts 12 and 13 into the tube on the back of the rear leg mount When looking from the back of the machine the short axle part 13 is inserted into the right hand side and the long axle to the left Secure the axles with the 2 M6 x 16 cap head bolts and 2 M6 nuts that are fitted in t...

Page 9: ... to the stand The bolts and nuts necessary to attach all the stand components have been fitted to the components for shipping The easiest way to attach the stand is either on it s side with the flywheel on the ground or stood vertically agaisnt a wall with the motor at the bottom If standing it vertical you must secure it so it can t fall over Remove the bolts and nuts from the front leg Attach th...

Page 10: ...t foot Then attach the assembled foot to the bottom of the front leg using the remaining bolts and nut that were removed from the front leg Fit the rear legs part 8 to the rear leg mount Note that the bolt holes in the rear legs are not symetrical top to bottom One hole is 15mm from the end the other is 25mm from the end Remove the bolt and nut from the hole that is 15mm from the end and fit this ...

Page 11: ...ace part 4 and the bolt from the nut on the locating tube in the centre of the rear axle Insert the Long Brace through the guide tube in the rear axle and into the socket on the rear of the front castor assembly so that the holes in the front of the Long Brace line up with the holes in the socket on the castor assembly Insert the bolt throught the castor assembly socket and secure with the nut Sec...

Page 12: ... place of the work bench These are available on our website https forest master com product log guide rail for all fm8 fm5 log splitters The work bench guard package contains 1 x Work Bench with rear brackets attached 6 x Guard panels 25 x M6x12 Button Head Bolts 1 spare 5 x M6x40 Cap Head Bolts 1 spare 25 x M6 nyloc Nut 1 spare 5 x M6 Spring Washers 1 spare 53 x M6 Flat Washers 1 spare Assembly Y...

Page 13: ... face of the rear side REMOVE REVERSE Attach the work bench to the log rail mounting points using the Bench Mounts part 14 M6x40 cap head bolts M6 spring washers M6 flat washers There are 4 mounting points but note that one of the rear mounting points is for the long rear bracket which is attached in the next step Do not fully tighten the bolts until after the next step The bench mounts are placed...

Page 14: ...attach the rear bracket to the mounting point on the splitter using an M6x16 cap head bolt M6 spring washer and M6 flat washer Attach the longer of the two plain cage panels to the left side of the tray and the rear cage panel The bottom rear corner has two closely spaced holes The top rear corner has a single hole approximately 10mm from the rear edge Use 5 M6x12 button head bolts 10 M6 flat wash...

Page 15: ...h bolt head and 1 under each nut and 3 M6 nyloc nuts 30 30 20 20 TOP BOTTOM Attach the two flanged panels to the flat top panel note that the flanges on the angled panels go on top of the top panel Use M6x12 button head bolts M6 flat washers either side and M6 nyloc nuts Do not join the longer angled panel to the top panel at it s rear corner at this stage This corner is secured to the back panel ...

Page 16: ...d Panel Fasten the assembled top section to the side panels and the rear panel using 10 M6x12 button head bolts 20 M6 flat washers one either side of the panels for each bolt and an 10 M6 nyloc nut Note that the flanges of the angled panels go outside of the plain side panels You should now fully tighten all nuts and bolts for the guard and tray ...

Page 17: ... Guard Panel 1 2 Long Plain Panel 1 3 Long Angled Panel 1 4 Top Panel 1 5 Short Angled Panel 1 6 Short Plain Panel 1 7 Work Bench 1 8 Short Rear Bracket 1 9 Long Rear Bracket 1 10 M6x16 Cap Head Bolts 8 11 M6x12 Button Head Bolt Used for all cage bolts 24 12 M6 Flat Washer 60 13 M6 Nyloc Nut 28 14 M6 Spring Washer 4 Assembly ...

Page 18: ...ging Lever 2 Safety Guard 3 Wedge 4 Work Bench 5 Hand Holds 6 Stand TW model only 7 Locking Castors minor moving only 8 Motor Engine 9 Start Button Pull Start 10 Wheels minor moving only 11 Pusher 3 2 1 4 6 5 9 8 10 7 11 Know Your Log Splitter ...

Page 19: ...re necessary DO NOT remove the 3 pin mains electricity plug and fit a 2 pin mains electricity plug TWO HANDED CONTROL This log splitter is equipped with a control system that requires operation by both hands of the user One hand controls the lever that engages the ram while the other hand controls the push button starter switch electric or the throttle control petrol Never move the lever before pr...

Page 20: ...it the log in the direction of its growing grain Do not place the log across the log splitter for splitting It may be dangerous and may seriously damage the machine Do not attempt to split 2 pieces of log at the same time One of them may fly up and hit you Place the log hard against the splitting wedge DO NOT place the log against the ram ...

Page 21: ...itter on the opposite side to the flywheel To split a log with the electric version press and hold the button to start the motor Once the flywheel has spun up push the ram engaging lever fully forward Once the ram hits the log pull the lever back and release the motor button and the ram will return Note that for soft wood the flywheel does not have to be spun up to full power If the log does not s...

Page 22: ... to Operation section for correct log loading The sizes or hardness of the log exceeds the capacity of the machine Reduce the log sizes before splitting it on the log splitter Electric motor will not start Power cord is not plugged in Plug in to power source Fuse or circuit tripped Replace fuse or reset breaker Damaged power cord Contact Technical Support Motor hums but does not start faulty capac...

Page 23: ...23 FM6FF FM8FF Electric Petrol Exploded View ...

Page 24: ... 608 2 56 Bearings 608 2 18 Tension Roller 1 57 Hex Socket Button Screw M8 40 1 19 Flat Washers Φ8 4 58 Flat Washers Φ10 12 20 Lock Nuts M8 8 59 Shoulder Bolt Φ6 M5 1 21 Tension Roller Bushing 1 60 Flat Washers Φ6 2 22 Hex Socket Button Screw M8 30 1 61 Lock Nut M5 1 23 Limit Plate 1 62 Shoulder Bolt Φ10 45 1 24 Rubber Bolt M8 1 63 Lock Nuts M8 2 25 Nut M8 1 64 Shoulder Bolt Φ10 65 M8 1 26 Beaing ...

Page 25: ...els 2 92 Fixed Plate 2 93 Universal Wheels 2 94 Socket Head Cap Bolt M8 40 8 95 Socket Head Cap Bolt M8 16 1 96 Lock Nuts M8 8 97 Pins Φ2 5 20 2 98 Motor Key 1 99 Motor 1 100 Socket Head Cap Bolt M6 16 3 101 Spring Washers Φ6 4 102 Socket Head Cap Bolt M6 25 1 103 Tension Spring Bracket 1 104 Tension Spring Bracket Spacer 1 105 Belt Wheel 1 106 Hex Socket Set Screw M6 8 1 107 Tray 1 108 Tray Brack...

Page 26: ...T COVER 1 Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse abuse neglect accident improper maintenance or alteration or 2 The unit if it has not been operated and or maintained in accordance with the owner s manual or 3 Normal wear 4 Routine maintenance items such as lubricants blade sharpening 5 Normal deterioration of the exterior finish due to use or exposure TRANSPORTATION CHARGES Transporta...

Page 27: ...27 FM6FF FM8FF Electric Petrol ...

Page 28: ...e the right to alter data specifications and component parts without prior notice Manufactured under license for Forest Master Limited Registered Office Forest Master Ltd Industry Road Heaton Newcastle Upon Tyne NE6 5XB United Kingdom Tel 44 191 2966939 email info forest master com web www forest master com ...

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