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*** READ ALL WARNINGS BEFORE OPERATION!*** 

 

Always wear safety glasses when using this log splitter! 

Tie back long hair, roll up sleeves and remove any loose clothing, jewellery or gloves to prevent 

them getting caught in moving parts. 

This log splitter is only intended to be used to split logs!   

Serious injury may occur if this log splitter is used for any other purpose than its intended use. 

 

PLEASE READ PRIOR TO OPERATION: 

 

1. Read and understand this entire instruction manual before using this log splitter. 

2. Always wear safety glasses when using this log splitter to avoid damage to your eyes from 

flying wood pieces. 

3. Never place your hands or other body parts on or near the log, wedge, hydraulic ram, or 

splitter workbench while splitting the log. 

4. Do not use this log splitter for any other purpose other than splitting logs. Do not use this log 

splitter beyond its 8 ton capacity. 

5. Never leave the log or splitter under pressure. 

6. Keep the area around the log splitter clear of any bystanders to prevent injury from ejected 

wood pieces. 

7. Always clear away wood pieces from the log splitter and the area around it before starting on 

another log. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for THMLS

Page 1: ... OPERATOR S MANUALAND PARTS LIST 8 Ton Manual Logsplitter THMLS Spares Support 01793 333212 www thehandy co uk Before use please read understand this manual paying particular attention to the safety instructions ...

Page 2: ...nual before using this log splitter 2 Always wear safety glasses when using this log splitter to avoid damage to your eyes from flying wood pieces 3 Never place your hands or other body parts on or near the log wedge hydraulic ram or splitter workbench while splitting the log 4 Do not use this log splitter for any other purpose other than splitting logs Do not use this log splitter beyond its 8 to...

Page 3: ...ttach The Handles Attach handles part 8 to the top of the log splitter One handle on each side Secure each handle using a Lock Washer Ø10 part 20 and M10 Hex Nut part 21 Step 2 Attach The Hydraulic Pump Assemble the hydraulic pump part 12 to the base by using two inner hex screws M8x16 part 14 Note you should use an inner hex wrench to assemble this pump ...

Page 4: ...ot on each side Secure each foot using two M10X25 Hex Bolts part 19 two Lock Washers Ø10 part 20 and two M10 Hex Nuts part 21 NOW POSITION LOG SPLITTER VERTICALLY ONTO FEET Step 4 Attach The Foot Pedal Insert foot pedal part 5 into hydraulic pump slot Tighten hex bolt M6x10 part 6 to secure the foot peddle to the hydraulic pump See parts illustration ...

Page 5: ...3 into the centre hole of the foot leg first Then attach the opposite end to the splitter workbench part 11 Repeat Step 5 for each spring Step 6 Attach The Log Cradle Attach the log cradle part 29 to the main post by using a Hex Bolt M6x12 part 31 and a Lock Washer Ø6 part 32 ...

Page 6: ...rmly seated in the post holes before continuing 4 Place the log securely on the splitter workbench 5 Keeping the log stable and your hands out of the way of the wedge use the hydraulic foot pedal to raise the log up tight against the wedge 6 Keep your hands away from the log and log splitter continue with even strokes of the hydraulic foot pedal until the log is split 7 Remove the wood pieces and ...

Page 7: ...er to the Parts Breakdown to identify the parts named below 1 Remove the pull spring then separate the workbench from hydraulic pump 2 Use a 6mm inner hex wrench to remove the two inner hex screws that hold the hydraulic pump to the base 3 Position the pump horizontally and remove the round rubber oil plug on the back of the pump housing 4 Add ISO VG15 hydraulic oil until the cylinder is approxima...

Page 8: ...2013 04 03 8 8 TON MANUAL LOG SPLITTER PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 9: ... 13 TH196 13 Pull Spring 2 14 TH196 14 Inner Hex Screw M8x16 2 15 TH196 15 Wheel 2 16 TH196 16 Spacer 2 17 TH196 17 Flat Washer Ø16 2 18 TH196 18 Back Ring Ø17 2 19 TH196 19 Hex Bolt M10x25 4 20 TH196 20 Lock Washer Ø10 6 21 TH196 21 Hex Nut M10 6 22 TH196 22 Base Feet 2 23 TH196 23 Torsional Spring Sleeve 1 24 TH196 24 Torsional Spring 1 25 TH196 25 Extension Rod 1 26 TH196 26 Thin Nut M16 1 27 T...

Page 10: ...in accordance with Directive 2006 42 EC Name of the Notified Body Ente Certificazione Macchine Srl Address Via Mincio 386 41056 Savignano s P MO Italy R I 48198 Standards and technical specifications referred to EN609 1 A2 2009 EN14121 1 2007 EN ISO 12100 1 2003 A1 2009 EN ISO 12100 2 2003 A1 2009 Authorised signatory and technical file holder Date 03 04 2013 Signature Name title Mr Simon Belcher ...

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Page 12: ...2013 04 03 12 To order spare parts and see the complete range of garden machinery and garden equipment from Handy visit www thehandy co uk Spares Support 01793 333212 ...

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