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WARNING:
High fluid pressures and temperatures are developed in hydraulic log splitters. Hydraulic
fluid escaping through a pin-hole sized opening can burn or puncture skin, resulting in wounds that could
cause blood poisoning, infection, disability, gangrene, amputation, or death. Therefore, the following
instructions should be heeded at all times when inspecting or servicing the hydraulic components of the
log splitter.
NEVER 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
eye protection). Look for discoloration of the cardboard or wood.
NEVER adjust the pressure of the pump or valve.
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 wound that does not look serious. However, severe infection or reaction can result
if proper medical treatment is not administered immediately by a doctor who is familiar with injection
injuries.
How to add hydraulic fluid
1. Remove hydraulic dipstick.
2. Fill hydraulic tank with AW32, ASLE H-150, or ISO 32
hydraulic fluid. Use a funnel if need.
3. Remove hydraulic dipstick and check the level. Note: Do not
screw in dipstick when checking levels.
3. Start engine and use split control lever to extend and retract
wedge five times to remove air from the hydraulic
system.
4. With wedge retracted, check oil level again.
STARTING THE LOG SPLITTER
Before starting the log splitter, make sure you have read and performed the steps in the “Assembly” and
the “Log Splitter Preparation” section of this manual. If you are unsure about how to perform any of the
steps in this manual, please call (800) 791-9458 M-F 9-5 EST for customer service before attempting to
start the log splitter.
DANGER:
CARBON MONOXIDE.
Using a log splitter indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Log splitter exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO). This is a poison gas you cannot see or smell. If you
can smell the log splitter exhaust, you are breathing CO. Even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you may
be breathing CO.
NEVER use a log splitter inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other partly enclosed areas. Deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening windows and doors does
NOT supply enough fresh air.
ONLY use a log splitter outside and far away from windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in
log splitter exhaust. Even if you use a log splitter correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a
battery-powered or battery-backup CO alarm in the home.
Hydraulic dipstick
