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5 TON - 20” LOG SPLITTER

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

COPYRIGHT © 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC. 

MODEL: KC-5LSN

Summary of Contents for KC-5LSN

Page 1: ...5 TON 20 LOG SPLITTER INSTRUCTION MANUAL COPYRIGHT 2021 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED BY KING CANADA TOOLS INC MODEL KC 5LSN ...

Page 2: ...se abuse normal wear and tear negligence or accidents repairs done by an unauthorized service center alterations and lack of maintenance King Canada shall in no event be liable for death injuries to persons or property or for incidental special or consequential damages arising from the use of our products To take advantage of this limited warranty return the product at your expense together with y...

Page 3: ... watch because they could get caught in moving parts Non slip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair Roll up long sleeves above the elbows 12 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES Always wear safety glasses ANSI Z87 1 Everyday eye glasses only have impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses Also use a face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty 13 DON T OVERRE...

Page 4: ...be used by adults only Use of the log splitter by apprentices younger than 16 years of age must be supervised by an adult authorized to use the machine 15 It is recommended to not work with the machine on the ground This is not only an uncomfortable working position but it can also be dangerous because the operator has to bring his her face close to the machine and thus risks being struck by chips...

Page 5: ... DO NOT USE A TWO PRONG ADAPTOR FOR THEY ARE NOT IN ACCORDANCE WITH LOCAL CODES AND ORDINANCES NEVER USE IN CANADA EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power Use the following table to determine the minimum wire size A W G American Wire Gauge extension cord Use only extension cords which accept the tool s plug For circuits that are further away from the electrical ...

Page 6: ...h fibre On the other hand if the wood has regular fibres it is not difficult to split logs with diameter greater than the maximum shown in Fig 3 It is important not to insist when the log does not split on the first attempt as the pump may be damaged by the overheating of the oil when the machine is made to work under the maximum stress in the attempt to split excessively hard wood Recommended Hyd...

Page 7: ...air can go in and out of the oil tank smoothly Air flow through the bleed knob hole should be detectable while the log splitter is under operation Before moving the log splitter make sure the bleed knob is tightened to avoid oil leaking from this point FAILURE TO LOOSEN THE BLEED KNOB WILL KEEP THE SEALED AIR IN HYDRAULIC SYSTEM BEING COMPRESSED AFTER BEING DECOMPRESSED SUCH CONTINUOUS AIR COMPRES...

Page 8: ...ours of use with particularly difficult wood the pump may become very hot This is not a dangerous situation for the machine which returns to full functioning capacity after being cooled On the other hand it is very important not to cause overheating of the oil and thus the pump by forcing the machine in an attempt to split logs that exceed the capacity of the machine Always set logs firmly on the ...

Page 9: ... back into the oil tank while keeping the log splitter vertical 6 Make sure the level of the refilled oil is just between two grooves B Fig 12 of the dipstick A 7 Clean the oil drain bolt before you screw it back in Make sure that it is tight to avoid leakage before placing the log splitter horizontally Periodically check the oil level to ensure it is between two grooves around the dipstick Upon l...

Page 10: ...enly making unfamiliar noise or vibrating a lot Lack of hydraulic oil and excessive air in the hydraulic system Check oil level for possible oil refilling Contact closest service center Oil leaks around cylinder ram or from other points Air sealed in hydraulic system while operating Loosen bleed knob by some rotations before operating the log splitter Bleed knob is not tightened before moving the ...

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