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5-TON LOG SPLITTER

OWNER’S MANUAL

WARNING:

Read carefully and understand RULES FOR

SAFE OPERATION and instructions before operating.
Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.

Item #334842

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Page 1: ... S MANUAL WARNING Read carefully and understand RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION and instructions before operating Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury Item 334842 ...

Page 2: ... the operator SPECIFICATIONS Force 5 Tons Operation Horizontal HP 1 3 4 HP Voltage 120V Current 15 Amps Oil Capacity 0 6 Gallon Tire Size 5 3 4 Diameter Log Capacity 20 1 2 L x 10 Diameter Cylinder 16 3 4 L x 2 1 3 W Cycle Time 9 seconds forward 5 seconds return SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY RULES WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a brea...

Page 3: ...t Eye protection should be worn at all times when operating this machine Use ANSI approved safety glasses Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistance lenses They are NOT safety glasses A dust mask respirator non skid safety shoes a hard hat or hearing protection must be used in appropriate conditions 8 Wear the proper apparel Loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry may ...

Page 4: ... are removed from the tool before turning it on 20 Guard against electric shock Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators Hold your tool by the insulated non metal grasping surfaces Use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI to reduce shock hazards 21 Avoid accidental starting Be sure your tool is turned off before plugging it in Do not use a too...

Page 5: ...ures can be produced in this log splitter Never place your hand s near a hydraulic leak or use your hands to check for leaks Use a piece of cardboard or stiff paper to check of leaks in the hydraulic lines WARNING Do not use the Log Splitter in wet or damp areas or expose it to rain WARNING Do not use it in areas where fumes from paint solvents or flammable liquids pose a potential hazard INSPECT ...

Page 6: ...d cause serious bodily injury CAUTION Do not remove jammed logs with you hands Don t leave the Log Splitter until it has come to a complete stop is turned off and unplugged MAINTAIN YOUR LOG SPLITTER WITH CARE Keep the Log Splitter clean for safe and efficient performance APPLICATION CONDITIONS This Log Splitter is designed for home use It is built to operate best at temperatures between 41ºF and ...

Page 7: ...rself with the controls and features of this Log Splitter in the illustrations 1 Oil Tank 2 Log Pusher 3 Work Table 4 Wedge 5 Lift Handle 6 Support Leg 7 Work Table Extension w Retaining Plates 8 Switch 9 Motor 10 Pushbutton Box 11 Moving Wheels 12 Lift Handle 13 Hydraulic Control Lever 14 Control Lever Guard 15 Bleed Screw 16 Oil Drain Bolt w Dipstick 17 Max Pressure Limiting Screw ...

Page 8: ...mpressed Continuous compression and decompression will blow out seals on the Hydraulic System and cause permanent damage to the Log Splitter WARNING DO NOT ADJUST THE MAX PRESSURE LIMITING SCREW The Max Pressure Limiting Screw is sealed with glue to ensure that the Log Splitter works under no more than 5 tons of pressure The setting was done by qualified mechanics with professional instruments Una...

Page 9: ...it to be operated with both hands the left hand controls the Hydraulic Control Lever while right hand controls the Pushbutton Switch The Log Splitter will freeze when either hand is absent Only after both hands release the controls will the Log Pusher return to the starting position ...

Page 10: ...to protect the Log Splitter from damage 3 Always set the log firmly on the Retaining Plates and Work Table Make sure the ends of the log are square so the log does not twist rock or slip while being split Do not force the blade by splitting the log using only the upper part of the blade This could break the blade or damage the machine WARNING Break the log in the direction of its growing grain Do ...

Page 11: ...ce the Hydraulic Oil in the Log Splitter after every 150 hours of use Take the following steps Make sure that all the moving parts have stopped and the Log Splitter is unplugged Unscrew the Oil Drain Bolt and remove it Turn the Log Splitter over on to the Support Leg to drain the Hydraulic Oil Turn the Log Splitter over on to the Motor side and refill with fresh Hydraulic Oil according to the capa...

Page 12: ...etween the two grooves on the Dipstick Refill when low The following Hydraulic Oils are recommend for this Transmission SHELL Tellus 22 MOBIL DTE 11 ARAL Vitam GF 22 BP Energol HLP HM 22 SHARPENING WEDGE After using the Log Splitter for some time sharpen the wedge of the Log Splitter using a fine toothed file and smooth any burrs or crushed areas along the cutting edge ...

Page 13: ...PARTS DIAGRAM ...

Page 14: ...PARTS LIST ...

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Page 16: ...WARRANTY One year limited warranty Distributed by Northern Tool Equipment Co Inc Burnsville Minnesota 55306 Made in China ...

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