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HORIZONTAL

ELECTRIC

DUAL ACTION

8 TON LOG SPLITTER

MODEL NO.

ED8T20

Owner’s Manual

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Purchase Date___________________ Serial No.______________________
Dealer________________________________________________________

Boss Industrial, Inc.

• 1864 High Grove Lane, Unit 116 • Naperville, IL 60540 • USA

Phone: (800) 780-BOSS (2677) • Fax (331) 472-2976

www.boss-industrial.com

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Page 1: ...OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Purchase Date___________________ Serial No ______________________ Dealer________________________________________________________ Boss Industrial Inc 1864 High Grove Lane Unit 11...

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Page 3: ...ral Safety 7 Work Area 8 Operation of the Log Splitter 8 Maintenance Safety 9 Hydraulic Safety 10 Fire Prevention 10 Assembly Instructions 11 12 Pre Operation Instructions 12 Operating Instructions 13...

Page 4: ...nt safety information may result in serious injury or death INTENDED USE NEVER use this log splitter for any purpose other than splitting wood It is designed for this use only Any other use can cause...

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Page 6: ...To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Face Ear Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields earplugs a...

Page 7: ...uct to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read...

Page 8: ...d cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the...

Page 9: ...egs log holder 4 Machine body 5 Control handle 6 115v motor 7 Motor control box 8 On Off switch 9 Electrical cable with plug 10 Oil reservoir 11 Oil drain bolt with dipstick 12 Vent plug 13 Towing han...

Page 10: ...rical shock by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures KEEP guards in place and in good working order USE the proper extension cord Ma...

Page 11: ...s or pieces of wood on the tool while it is in operation ONLY operate your log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light ALWAYS keep the work area clean Remove split wood around your log spl...

Page 12: ...even if you are leaving the log splitter for a short period of time NEVER operate your log splitter when it is in poor mechanical condition or in need of repair Periodically check that all nuts bolts...

Page 13: ...r medical treatment is not administered immediately ALWAYS be sure to relieve all pressure by shutting off the motor and moving the control handle back to stop position NEVER remove the vent plug from...

Page 14: ...handle lever into handle bracket and attach safety shield before operation see FIGURE 3 WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failu...

Page 15: ...ve accumulated during shipping Operate the log splitter for several cycles to repel the air Do not move the splitter while the vent plug is loosened as the hydraulic fluid could spill out NOTE Failure...

Page 16: ...nage If you experienced problems splitting especially hard wood do not continue to push on the control handle for more than 3 seconds Release the control handle at once to avoid damage If the motor st...

Page 17: ...heat up and could damage the tool This machine can fit in most vehicles for transportation Ensure that the splitter is properly secured before the vehicle is in motion Ensure vent plug is tightened an...

Page 18: ...cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required on the bearings REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL See FIGURES 6 7 8 9...

Page 19: ...Page 16 FIGURE 6 Drain Oil from Reservoir FIGURE 7 Note Acceptable Oil Fill Level FIGURE 8 Place Log Splitter In Vertical Position FIGURE 9 Remove the safety shield and refill Oil to Desired Level...

Page 20: ...harpening The Wedge in the Maintenance section Locate leak s Contact the dealer Contact the dealer Log ram jerks vibrates or does not move Unit is not placed on level ground Lack of hydraulic oil Exce...

Page 21: ...plitting force Extending 8 ton Retracting 7 ton Max splitting length 20 5 in Max splitting diameter 10 5 in Hydraulic pressure 3400 PSI Cylinder bore 2 5 in Cycle time Extending 9 sec Retracting 13 se...

Page 22: ...Page 19 EXPLODED DIAGRAM PARTS LIST...

Page 23: ...r Seal Washer M16 1 2 22 730 564 O Seal Ring 20 1 9 2 23 520 767 Hydraulic Valve 1 24 710 991 Inner Hex Head Bolt M8 55 2 25 730 624 O Seal Ring 18 1 9 2 26 750 158 Copper Seal Washer M14 1 2 27 710 8...

Page 24: ...Plate 1 68 750 834 Spring Washer M8 2 3 1 69 520 682 Control Handle Connecting Shaft 12 5 56 1 70 520 002 Control Handle Lever 12 5 116 1 71 350 144 Hydraulic System Shield Near Side 1 72 350 295 Hyd...

Page 25: ...r to any product that has been altered or modified The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the BO...

Page 26: ...Page 23 1 Log Splitter 1 Safety Shield 1 Control Lever 1 Operator s Manual 1 Hex Wrench PACKING LIST...

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Page 28: ...Page 25 Boss Industrial Inc 1864 High Grove Lane Unit 116 Naperville IL 60540 USA Phone 800 780 BOSS 2677 Fax 331 472 2976 www boss industrial com...

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