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WARNING
NEVER CHECK HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL WHILE MOTOR IS
RUNNING OR WHILE THE TANK IS STILL WARM AFTER THE
MOTOR IS SHUT OFF. HOT PRESSURIZED FLUID CAN ESCAPE
THROUGH THE OPENING AND CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY.
BEFORE PERFORMING ANY MAINTENANCE, BE SURE THAT:
•
LOG SPLITTER IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE
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PUSHER PLATE IS FULLY RETRACTED (RETURNED TO THE
LOWEST POSITION) AND NO RESIDUAL HYDRAULIC ENERGY IS
LEFT IN THE SYSTEM
•
OIL HAS COOLED
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Failure to comply in any way with these instructions, improper use of the log splitter and
improper maintenance operations may result in serious injury and void warranty.
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Manufacturer shall not be liable for any injuries or damage occurred as a result of improper
use or improper maintenance of the log splitter.
E. Before you start splitting
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Before each use, inspect your unit and ensure that all handles, guards and fasteners are secure and in
place. Be sure that all electrical cords are not damaged or broken.
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Before use of the log splitter, check it for alignment of moving parts, free running of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation.
WARNING
BLOCK WHEELS TO PREVENT SUDDEN MOVEMENT.
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Inspect hydraulic fluid level. Cycle the unit a few times. Then remove the dipstick using an Hex Key
wrench, clean the dipstick and insert it to check the oil level. It should be between the two notches on
the stem. If level is low, add recommended type of the hydraulic oil. See Page If the level is too high,
poor out a little at a time into a suitable container.
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Reinstall the dipstick and the o-ring seal. Be careful not to damage the threads of the plug and
aluminum top cover.
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Break wood in the direction of the grain, never place wood across the log splitter.
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Do not hold the log by the ends when you are positioning it onto the log splitter.
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Any damaged part of the log splitter should be properly repaired or replaced unless otherwise
indicated in this instruction manual.
•
Do not use the log splitter if the switch does not turn it
‘on’
and
‘o
ff
’.
•
Lubricate ram, vertical beam and guides to reduce wear. Use #2 Lithium grease.
