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MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When  servicing,  use  only  identical  Ryobi  replacement 
parts.  Use  of  any  other  parts  may  create  a  hazard  or 
cause product damage.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side 
shields  during  power  tool  operation  or  when  blowing 
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid  using  solvents  when  cleaning  plastic  parts.  Most 
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of 
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use 
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact 
with  plastic  parts.  Chemicals  can  damage,  weaken  or
destroy  plastic  which  may  result  in  serious  personal 
injury.

LUBRICATION

All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient 
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under 
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-
tion is required.

REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL

See Figures 12 - 13.

The  hydraulic  oil  in  the  log  splitter  needs  to  be  changed 
every 150 hours of use.

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  Unplug the log splitter.

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  Position the log splitter so that the motor end is slightly 

higher than the oil drain plug.

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  Using an 8 mm hex key, remove the oil drain bolt.

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  Drain the hydraulic oil from the oil tank into a four liter 

capacity container.

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  Once the oil has drained from the oil tank, turn the log 

splitter on the end with the wheels.

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  Refill the oil tank with fresh hydraulic oil (3.7 quarts or 

118 oz.). The following hydraulic oils are recommended:

     - SHELL Tellus 22
     - MOBIL DTE 11
     - ARAL Vitam GF 22
     - BP Energol HLP-HM 22

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  Place the cleaned dipstick into the oil tank. Remove and 

check the oil level.

    

NOTE:

 The oil level should be between the two grooves 

around the bottom of the dipstick as shown in figure 5.

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  Replace oil drain bolt. Tighten securely.

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  Dispose old oil at an oil recycling center.

SHARPENING THE WEDGE

After using the log splitter for some time, it may be necessary
to sharpen the wedge. Using a fine-toothed file, smooth any 
burrs or crushed areas along the cutting edge.

Fig. 12

Fig. 13

POSITION IN WHICH TO CHECK OIL LEVEL

DRAINING OIL FROM OIL TANK

Summary of Contents for RY49701

Page 1: ...ility ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the...

Page 2: ...n Operation 10 12 n Maintenance 13 n Troubleshooting 14 n Parts Ordering Service 16 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety pe...

Page 3: ...vents to clean tool n STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL Watch what you are doing and use common sense Do not operate tool when you are tired Do not rush WARNING Read and understand all instructions Fail...

Page 4: ...resettingsofthepumporvalue d Never use your hand Leaks can be located by passing cardboard or wood over the suspected area Look for discoloration If injured by escaping fluid see a doctor at once Seri...

Page 5: ...s To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face s...

Page 6: ...ially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property damage WARNING To avoid seri...

Page 7: ...COVER OF GROUNDED OUTLET BOX EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong ground ing plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug When using a power tool at a consider...

Page 8: ...hydraulic control lever and the ram starts pushing the log into the wedge LIFT HANDLE The lift handle makes rolling the log splitter from one location to another simple and easy RESET OVERLOAD BUTTON...

Page 9: ...ld result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting a...

Page 10: ...ydraulic system from rupturing This tool is designed for home use only Never split logs larger than 10 in diameter or 20 1 2 in long Some types of wood are harder to split than others If the log split...

Page 11: ...sition SPLITTING LOGS See Figures 8 9 Always place logs lengthwise on the work table and resting firmly on the side supports Place logs flat and in the direc tion of the grain Never angle the log to s...

Page 12: ...jammed log n Start the log splitter to push the wood wedge completely under the jammed log n If the log is still jammed repeat the above steps as needed using a thicker angled wood wedge until the lo...

Page 13: ...REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL See Figures 12 13 The hydraulic oil in the log splitter needs to be changed every 150 hours of use n Unplug the log splitter n Position the log splitter so that the motor end i...

Page 14: ...ic oil and excessive air in the hydraulic system 1 Air sealed in hydraulic system while operating 2 Bleed screw is not tightened before moving the log splitter 3 Oil drain bolt is not tight 4 Hydrauli...

Page 15: ...15 NOTES...

Page 16: ...cts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 860 4050 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service C...

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