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MODEL NO. 40100500

Owner’s Manual

ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

LS102-778-0608
Rev. 1

5 TON ELECTRIC

LOG SPLITTER

Summary of Contents for 40100500

Page 1: ...ortant safety messages in this manual Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death MODEL NO 40100500 Owner s Manual ASSEMBLY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS LS102 778 0608 Rev 1 5 TON ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER ...

Page 2: ...Work Area 3 Operation of the Log Splitter 3 Repair and Maintenance Safety 4 Hydraulic Safety 4 Fire Prevention 5 Transportation 5 Assembly Instructions 6 Operating Instructions 6 8 Directions for Filling Hydraulic System 7 Storage 7 Operation 7 8 Maintenance 8 Parts List 9 Parts Breakdown Illustration 10 Notes 12 Warranty Information 12 Specifications Back Cover ...

Page 3: ...assembled or used improperly Do not operate this log splitter if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation Call our customer service department at 1 800 525 8322 to address these concerns Si no entiende ingles se prefiere que busque alguien que interprete las instrucciones para usted PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT DL 52 8 DL52 2 8 INTENDEDUSE Page 1 GENERALSAFETY NEVER allow children t...

Page 4: ...s wear protective gloves Always wear protective shoes Always wear protective eye wear Caution Do not touch rotating parts Keep all people and pets away from work area Only the operator should be near the log splitter during operation Caution Pinch Point Warning Moving parts Never place body between log and ram during forward or reverse stroke Serious injury or death could result Never remove stuck...

Page 5: ...G SPLITTER Page 3 ALWAYS enusre the motor is properly grounded or apply protection device Only use rubber jacketed cable of sufficient lead cross section as an extension cable KNOW how to stop the log splitter and disengage the controls before operating it NEVER place hands feet or any body part between the ram and splitting wedge during forward or reverse stroke Serious injury or death could resu...

Page 6: ...e hydraulic system of your log splitter requires careful inspection along with the mechanical parts Be sure to replace frayed kinked cracked or otherwise damaged hydraulic hose and components NEVER check for leaks of hydraulic fluid with your hand Fluid escaping from a small hole can be almost invisible Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin causing serious perso...

Page 7: ...ng this log splitter in dry areas as a precautionary measure against possible flying sparks Page 5 TRANSPORTATION NEVER move this log splitter while the motor is running NEVER carry any cargo or wood on your log splitter NEVER allow anyone to sit or ride on your log splitter Be careful when moving your log splitter on rugged and rough terrain Keep your log splitter upright ...

Page 8: ...As with all power equipment a log splitter can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly Do not operate this log splitter if you have doubts or questions concerning safe operation Call our customer service department at 1 800 525 8322 to address these concerns Si no entiende ingles se prefiere que busque alguien que interprete las instrucciones para usted IMPORTANT The hydraulic tank is shipped...

Page 9: ...er indicates that there is still air in the system More oil should then be added to bring the fluid level up to the OK range on the dipstick Total hydraulic capacity is 3 3 quarts NOTE If the tank is overfilled it will tend to expel oil from the breather cap when the cylinder is retracted After adding more oil to the tank cycle the cylinder again until it has a constant speed indicating that all o...

Page 10: ...CAUTION ALWAYS SPLIT THE LOG ALONG ITS GRAIN IF SPLITACROSS THE GRAIN SOME TYPES OF WOOD MAY BURST OR FLY OUT RESULTING IN INJURY CAUTION IF THE LOG IS STUCK ON THE WEDGE RELEASE BOTH HANDS AND UNPLUG THE POWER CABLE IMMEDIATELY KNOCK OFF THE LOG WITH A HAMMER DO NOT USE YOUR HANDS 7 Whenfinishedsplittinglog switchthemotoroffandunplugthepowercable NOTE Switch off and unplug the power cable quickly...

Page 11: ... a e l d n a h l o r t n o C 7 2 6 2 t l o b g n o l d n e 2 5 9 3 9 y l b m e s s a e m a r f e r i T 8 2 r o t o m r o f r e v o c n a F 6 9 e r i T 0 3 9 2 g n i r k c e h c d n a n a F 7 9 p i l c g n i r p S 4 3 1 3 y l b m e s s a r e v o c r o t o m t n o r F 0 0 1 8 9 y l b m e s s a e l d a r c g o L 5 3 g n i r a e B 4 0 1 1 0 1 y l b m e s s a e m a r f t n o r F 6 3 r o t a t o R 5 0 1...

Page 12: ...PARTS BREAKDOWN FOR 40100500 LOG SPLITTER Page 10 ...

Page 13: ... to change the product and or specifications in this manual without notification The manual is for information usage only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are for reference only WARRANTY This log splitter is guaranteed to be free from defects for one full year from the date of purchase Do not return this product to the store for warranty issues or repair Call 1 800 525 8322 for the lo...

Page 14: ...E P S R O T O M M P R 0 0 4 3 E L B A C R E W O P m m 0 1 G 3 2 Y T I C A P A C C I L U A R D Y H s t r a u Q 3 3 E M I T E L C Y C s d n o c e s 4 1 H T G N E L G O L M U M I X A M 0 2 R E T E M A I D G O L M U M I X A M 9 E R U S S E R P C I L U A R D Y H a P M 0 2 E K O R T S R E D N I L Y C M U M I X A M 2 1 0 2 E Z I S E R I T 7 H X W X L S N O I S N E M I D E N I H C A M 8 1 x 1 1 x 4 1 8 3 ...

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