Introduction
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Safety
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Personal Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Worksite Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Operating Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Log Splitting Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Maintenance and Repair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Refueling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Preventing Fires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Assembly Instructions
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Required Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Shipping List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Unpacking the Crate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Assembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Start-Up Procedure
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Towing
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Operation
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Operation - Horizontal Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Operation - Vertical Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Inspection and Maintenance
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
General Maintenance Check (before operating) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Engine Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Hydraulic Oil Change. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Specifications
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Mechanical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Hydraulic Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Replacement Filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Hydraulic Oil Specifications (non foaming) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Troubleshooting
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Decals
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Parts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Warranty
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Warranty Card
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Optional Attachments
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Log Cradle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Log Dislodger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Safety Flag Kit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
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Accidents can often be avoided by being alert and recognizing potentially haz-
ardous situations. Any individuals operating, maintaining, or repairing prod-
ucts manufactured by Iron & Oak Commercial Products should have the nec-
essary training, skills, and tools required to perform these functions properly
and safely. The safety information in this manual serves as a basic guide in an
attempt to prevent injury or death.
Iron & Oak Commercial Products cannot anticipate every possible circum-
stance that might involve a potential hazard. The warnings in this manual and
on the product itself are, therefore, not all inclusive. If tools, procedures, work
methods, or operating techniques that are not specifically mentioned by Iron &
Oak Commercial Products are used, you must satisfy yourself that they are safe
for you and for others. Make sure the log splitter will not be damaged or made
unsafe by any operation, lubrication, maintenance, or repair procedures that
you choose.
DO NOT proceed if any doubt arises about the correct or safe method of per-
forming anything found in this or other Iron & Oak Commercial Products’ man-
uals. Seek out expert assistance from a qualified person before continuing.
WARNING
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
Engine exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of Cal-
ifornia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury or death, carefully read and understand all
instructions pertaining to the Iron & Oak Commercial Products’ log
splitter.
Do not attempt to assemble, operate, or maintain our product without
fully understanding all our instructions and safety precautions. Do
not operate the log splitter unless you read and understand the
instructions and warnings in this manual. If any doubt or question
arises about the correct or safe method of performing anything found
in this or other Iron & Oak Commercial Products’ manuals, contact
your Iron & Oak Commercial Products’ dealer or call the Sales and
Service representatives at our main headquarters. Proper care is
your responsibility.
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