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Rules for Safe Operation ............……………….........……4-7
Safety Label Locations ...….........................................….. 8
Machine Component Identification…................................. 9-12
Assembly ………………………………………………… 13-21
Operation Instructions .................................................…...22
Towing and Moving the Log Splitter…………………….. 23
Specifications ....................................................................  24
Parts Explosion .................................................................. 25
Limited Warranty................................................................27

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Summary of Contents for 11953

Page 1: ...ginning assembly 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 WARNING HEAV...

Page 2: ...Hazard Signal Word Definitions 2 ...

Page 3: ...es for Safe Operation 4 7 Safety Label Locations 8 Machine Component Identification 9 12 Assembly 13 21 Operation Instructions 22 Towing and Moving the Log Splitter 23 Specifications 24 Parts Explosion 25 Limited Warranty 27 ...

Page 4: ... 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 ...

Page 5: ...operation 8 CRUSH HAZARD Always operate the log lift from the manufacturer s indicated OPERATOR POSITION Other positions are unsafe because they can increase the risk of being crushed by the ram and wedge 9 CRUSH HAZARD Logs that are not cut square can slide out while splitting and become a safety hazard or cause excessive force to log splitter components Use a chainsaw to cut logs square on each ...

Page 6: ...nds between rolling logs and log lift wedge beam or log cradle 4 FLYING OBJECTS Never attempt to split more than one 1 log at a time Pieces of log can unexpectedly be thrown from the machine causing serious injury 5 PINCH HAZARD Cracks in logs can close quickly and pinch fingers Keep hands clear of partially split logs 6 FLYING OBJECTS Do not use the log splitter to split logs across the grain Doi...

Page 7: ...splitter s gas tank is empty Allow machine to cool 5 minutes before storing 6 FIRE HAZARD Before each use check fuel tank and fuel lines for leaks Any fuel leak is a fire hazard Fix any fuel leaks before starting engine 7 Clear debris from movable parts but only when the engine is shut off This will help to make sure the log splitter is in safe working condition 8 Check to be sure all nuts bolts h...

Page 8: ...cked in the up position Make sure safety chains are attached to tow vehicle Do not tow faster than 45mph Higher speeds can cause loss of control Check local state and federal requirements before towing on public roads Close fuel shut off valve on engine if equipped Moving Log Splitter By Hand Lock towbar leg in down position Do not attempt to move log splitter up or down slope by hand 2004 Norther...

Page 9: ...Machine Component Identification 9 Closely inspect all contents in the shipping carton If you have missing or damaged components then Contact Product Support at 1 800 270 0810 ...

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Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...n with wrench Point tee at 5 o clock e Install power beyond plug pipe reducer and hose with elbow into splitter control valve Tighten with wrench Point hose with elbow down f Install elbow saved from step b above into tee installed in step d above Tighten with wrench Point elbow at 3 o clock Keep tee pointed at 5 o clock g Reconnect return line hose to elbow Tighten with wrench h Install pipe redu...

Page 15: ...into IN and OUT ports on lift control valve Tighten with wrench Point elbows as shown below c Install conversion plug saved from split control valve on previous page into BYD port d Install handle onto lift control valve with long pin short pin and small cotter pins cotter pins not shown they come in the same bag as the handle e Thread knob onto handle hand tight the knob comes in the same bag as ...

Page 16: ...stall Lift Control Valve a Bolt tubes onto the hydraulic tank with three x bolts Tighten with wrench b Bolt lift control valve and valve plate to tubes with three x 2 bolts Make sure decal faces up Tighten with wrench ...

Page 17: ... port on split control hose with elbow to IN port on lift control valve Tighten with two wrenches Make sure hose doesn t twist Align elbow so hose doesn t touch hydraulic tank c Connect long hose with green marking to port A on lift control valve Tighten with wrench Align elbow so hose doesn t touch tube that mounts lift control valve d Connect long hose with red marking to port B on lift control ...

Page 18: ...Assembly 18 6 Install backstop onto log cradle with eight 3 8 x 1 1 4 bolts and 3 8 lock nuts The backstop fits inside the log cradle Tighten with a wrench ...

Page 19: ...with a cotter pin d Connect lift arm to hydraulic cylinder with 3 1 4 clevis pin Secure clevis pin in place with a cotter pin Tighten bolts installed in step a above with a wrench e Connect hose with green marking to flow reducer Tighten with two wrenches Make sure hose doesn t twist Make sure hose doesn t pass by any sharp steel edges f Connect hose with red marking to 1 2 x JIC6 elbow Tighten wi...

Page 20: ...lock nuts Do not tighten completely c Attach lift table to mount arms Use two log lift pins one at each end Be careful not to push the lift pins too far into the lift table Lock a pair of locking pliers onto the end of each lift pin to make sure they don t go in too far and also to help line up the holes for step e below d Bolt lift pins to mount arms Use two x 2 bolts and lock nuts Tighten with w...

Page 21: ...r 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 pr...

Page 22: ...ever use any other body part a rope cable or any other remote device to actuate the controls Serious injury can result 4 Release lift control to stop lift movement IMPORTANT If a hazardous situation is encountered at any time during the lifting operation release the lift control and the log lift will stop 5 Allow log to roll onto beam If log is oddly shaped it may not roll down the log lift If thi...

Page 23: ...d the lift cylinder must be extended completely in the up position before towing or moving the log splitter Towing or moving the log splitter in with the log lift in any other position is a safety hazard and can cause damage to the log lift and log splitter Please read your log splitter operators manual for additional towing and moving instructions ...

Page 24: ...ht 200 lbs The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements in design and or changes in specifications at any time without incurring any obligation to install them on units previously sold Any Questions Comments Problems or Parts Orders Call NorthStar Product Support 1 800 270 0810 ...

Page 25: ... 19 50125 Hose w straight fittings 1 6 189900 Roller 2 20 39206 Tee 1 7 788003 Lift arm 1 21 5018 x JIC6 elbow 3 8 788105 Hydraulic cylinder 1 22 50RAS8 elbow 2 9 788001 Left cylinder mount 1 23 39201 Lift control valve handle kit power beyond plug 1 10 39124 Right mount arm 1 24 39217 Valve plate 1 12 406518 3 1 4 clevis pin 1 25 37878 6 clevis pin 2 13 37660 Long hose w red marking 1 26 788002 R...

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Page 27: ...ch as engines are guaranteed by their manufacturer and can be serviced at factory authorized locations near you Any costs incurred due to replacement or repair of items outside of a NorthStar approved facility is the responsibility of the buyer and not covered under warranty NorthStar can supply you with the service center location in your area This warranty specifically excludes the following fai...

Page 28: ...28 Manufactured by Northern Tool Equipment Co 2800 SouthCross Drive West P O Box 1499 Burnsville MN 55337 0499 ...

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