Assembly
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1.) Before beginning assembly, start engine and extend ram to its full out position. This will make
assembly easier. Then, shut off the engine, disconnect the spark plug, and move all control valve
handles back and forth to relieve system pressures and allow log splitter to cool before beginning
assembly.
WARNING:
Risk of eye injury. Wear safety goggles during assembly.
WARNING:
HYDRAULIC INJECTION HAZARD. High fluid pressures and temperatures are
developed in hydraulic log splitters. Hydraulic fluid escaping through a pinhole opening can burn and
cause wounds that result in severe blood poisoning, infection, disability, gangrene, amputation, or
death. Therefore, the following instructions should be heeded at all times.
a.) Do not operate the log splitter with frayed, kinked, cracked or damaged hoses, fittings, or
tubing.
b.) Stop the engine, disconnect spark plug, and move all control valve handles back and forth to
relieve system pressures before changing or adjusting fittings, hoses, tubing, or other system
components.
c.) Do not adjust the pressure setting of the pump or valve.
d.) Do not check for leaks with your hand. Leaks can be located by holding a piece of
cardboard or wood (at least two feet long) with your hand at one end and passing the other
end over the suspected area (wear safety glasses). Look for discoloration of the cardboard
or wood. If injured by escaping fluid, no matter how small the wound is, see a doctor at
once. A typical injection injury may be a small puncture wound that does not look serious.
However, severe blood poisoning, infection, disability, gangrene, amputation, or death can
result if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately by a doctor who is familiar
with injection injuries.
e.) Do not remove the hydraulic oil fill cap when engine is running. Hot oil can escape causing
severe burns. Allow log splitter to cool completely before removing hydraulic oil fill cap.
