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WARNING:
Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you care-
less. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is
sufficient to inflict serious injury.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields when operating this tool. Failure to do so could
result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in
possible serious injury.
WARNING:
Do not use any attachments or accessories not
recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use
of attachments or accessories not recommended can
result in serious personal injury.
BEFORE USING THE LOG SPLITTER
•
Always block the wheels to prevent movement of the
log splitter while in operation.
•
Clear the work area.
•
Check that all nuts, bolts and hydraulic fittings are tight
to be sure the equipment is in a safe working condition.
•
Make sure your outlet type, voltage, and frequency
match the data stated on the serial number label (or
“Technical Specifications” in this manual).
•
Check that the switch, power cable and plug are not
damaged (no cracks, etc.) to prevent the risk of electric
shock or a short circuit.
•
Wear non-slip safety shoes, safety goggles, safety
gloves, protective hair covering and suitable work
clothing. Never wear jewelry, necktie and other loose
clothing.
Loosen the hydraulic vent plug
to release any trapped air
that may have 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. Air must flow in and out of the oil tank during
operation to prevent the seals in the hydraulic system from
rupturing. Refer to the oil tag for further details.
NOTE:
Before every operation, loosen the hydraulic
vent plug.
Air must flow in and out of the oil tank during
operation.
Failure to loosen the hydraulic vent prior to
operation of this product may cause abnormal splitting or
the seals in the hydraulic system to blow out. Blown seals
could cause permanent damage to the log splitter.
Log preparation
:
Logs should be cut with square ends.
Never split logs larger than 10 in. diameter or 20-1/2 in.
long. Uneven logs (e.g. knotted, curved, etc.) should not be
used.
Oil the wedge and upper side of the machine body
. This
will allow the log to move smoothly on the surface (see
highlighted parts on
FIGURE 4.
).
The oil level has been preset by manufacturer.
Check the
oil level periodically or as necessary if the machine
malfunctions indicating a shortage of hydraulic oil in the
tank: the ram is running slowly, not enough power output, or
the ram can’t extend fully.
How to check the oil level:
•
Unplug the log splitter, and screw off the control
handle lever.
•
Using the lift handle, stand the log splitter on the
wheels end, with a block under position shield. Do
not stand on the control handle, which will damage
the valve core. (see
FIGURE 8
).
•
Using a 6mm hex key, remove the oil drain bolt.
•
Wipe the dipstick clean then reinsert it back into
the oil tank.
•
Remove the dipstick and check to see if the oil
level is between the first and second groove on the
dipstick (see
FIGURE 7
).
•
If there is not enough oil in the oil tank, add oil until
the proper level is reached.
•
If there is the proper amount of oil in the oil tank,
wipe the dipstick clean then replace it in the oil tank
and tighten the oil drain bolt securely.
NOTE:
See “Replacing Hydraulic Oil” in the
Maintenance
section for recommended oil type
.
PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
(FIGURE 4).
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