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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE.

KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

WEAR CSA APPROVED 

EYE PROTECTION

WEAR EAR

PROTECTION

WEAR A 

FACE MASK

222817

120V • 60Hz • 15AMP

5 year limited warranty on tool

9 TON ELECTRIC

LOG SPLITTER

Summary of Contents for 5240-547

Page 1: ...E FIRST USE KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN WEAR CSA APPROVED EYE PROTECTION WEAR EAR PROTECTION WEAR A FACE MASK 222817 120V 60Hz 15AMP 5 year limited warranty on tool 9...

Page 2: ...Weight 74 kg The diameter of the log is indicative a small log can be difficult to split when it has knobs or a particularly tough fiber On the other hand it may not be difficult to split logs with r...

Page 3: ...y warnings cautions 3 Application conditions 6 Electrical requirements 6 Set up and preparation for operation 7 Wiring diagram 8 Plumbing diagram 8 Log splitter operation 9 Freeing a jammed log 10 Rep...

Page 4: ...alk or slide Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered areas invites injuries Do not use the log splitter in wet or damp areas or expose it to rain Do not use it in areas where fumes from paint...

Page 5: ...with protected material suitable for outdoor use AVOID ELECTRICAL SHOCK Check that the electric circuit is adequately protected and that it corresponds with the power voltage and frequency of the moto...

Page 6: ...ay of all moving parts PROTECT YOUR HANDS Keep you hands away from splits and cracks which open in the log They may close suddenly and crush or amputate your hands Do not remove jammed logs with you h...

Page 7: ...m children and others not qualified to use it APPLICATION CONDITIONS This log splitter is a home use model It is designed for operating under ambient temperatures between 5 C and 40 C and for installa...

Page 8: ...14 Oil Drain Bolt w Dipstick 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 13 14 Before operating the log splitter the Bleed Screw should be loosened by some rotations until air can go in and out of the oil tank smoothl...

Page 9: ...is sealed with glue to ensure the log splitter works under pressure no more than 9 tons The setting was done by a qualified mechanic with professional instruments Unauthorized resetting will cause the...

Page 10: ...log using less splitting force Don t split the logs at POSITION 1 Push the lever all the way to POSITION 2 to apply maximum splitting force and slower speed to spit logs These stages can be changed si...

Page 11: ...rous and may seriously damage the machine Do not attempt to split 2 pieces of logs at the same time One of them may fly up and hit you FREEING A JAMMED LOG Release both controls After the log pusher m...

Page 12: ...ck on the Oil Drain Bolt and put it back into the oil tank while keeping the log splitter vertically Make sure the level of the refilled oil is just between 2 grooves around the Dipstick Clean the Oil...

Page 13: ...essure LimitingScrew Lower max pressurerating was set Contact the dealer The log pusher moves jerkily making unfamiliar noise or vibrating a lot Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive air in the hydrauli...

Page 14: ...13 PARTS SCHEMATIC...

Page 15: ...0 547 6 Valve Retract Spring 1 7 5240 547 7 O Ring 11 2x2 65 3 8 5240 547 8 Spring 1 9 5240 547 9 Safety Valve Core 1 10 5240 547 10 Aluminum Cover Rear 1 11 5240 547 11 Safety Valve Core 1 12 5240 54...

Page 16: ...47 45 Connection Hose 1 46 5240 547 46 Cylinder Cover Guard 1 47 5240 547 47 Control Handle Nut 1 48 5240 547 48 Control Lever Cover 1 49 5240 547 49 Control Lever 1 50 5240 547 50 Cap Nut M10 3 51 52...

Page 17: ...240 547 80 O Ring 46 2x1 8 2 2 81 5240 547 81 Circlip 10 2 2 82 5240 547 82 Steel Ball 2 5 1 1 83 5240 547 83 Bolt M8x55 6 6 84 5240 547 84 Spring Washer 8 9 85 5240 547 85 Bolt M8x30 3 86 5240 547 86...

Page 18: ...TER WARRANTY If this Benchmark tool fails due to a defect in material or workmanship within five years from the date of purchase return it to any Home Hardware store with the original bill of sale for...

Page 19: ...5240 547 9 TON ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER 18...

Page 20: ...TOOLS CANADA ST JACOBS ONTARIO N0B 2N0 01 2021 Home Hardware Stores Limited TM MC CUSTOMER SERVICE TECH SUPPORT 1 866 349 8665 This BenchmarkTM product carries a five 5 year LIMITED warranty against d...

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