SET-UP AND PRE-OPERATION
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Figure 1
Before attempting to use, familiarize yourself with all the
operating features and safety requirements of your log splitter.
(SEE FIGURE 1)
1. Wedge
2. Oil tank
3. Carrying handle
4. Supporting leg
5. Motor w/push switch &
circuit breaker
6. Rubber feet
7. Rolling wheel
bleed screw
dipstick
oil drain plug
Figure 2
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8. 2-hand operating hydraulic
control lever
9. Safety guard for 2-hand
operating hydraulic control
lever
10. Log pusher
11. Log cradle
WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, DO NOT CONNECT THE LOG
SPLITTER TO THE POWER SOURCE UNTIL THE MACHINE
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IS COMPLETELY ASSEMBLED AND YOU READ AND
UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY, NEVER FORGET TO BOLT THE
WHEEL BRACKET TO THE LOG SPLITTER, LIFT THE LOG
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SPLITTER BY THE HANDLES AT BOTH ENDS AND PLACE
IT ON A 24-32IN HIGH, STABLE, FLAT AND LEVEL WORK
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SURFACE.
NEVER USE THE LOG SPLITTER IF IT IS NOT IN PERFECT
ORDER OR IF IT NEEDS SERVICING. BEFORE STARTING
WORK, CHECK CORRECT FUNCTIONING OF ALL THE
CONTROLS (HYDRAULIC LEVER, PUSH BUTTON).
CAUTION
FAILURE TO LOOSEN THE BLEED SCREW WILL RESULT IN
AIR BEING COMPRESSED AND DECOMPRESSED IN THE
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. CONTINUOUS AIR COMPRESSION
AND DECOMPRESSION WILL BLOW OUT THE SEALS OF
THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM AND CAUSE PERMANENT
DAMAGE TO THE LOG SPLITTER.
CAUTION
DO NOT ADJUST THE MAXIMUM PRESSURE LIMITING
SCREW. THE PRESSURE LIMITING SCREW HAS BEEN
SEALED AT THE FACTORY TO PREVENT UNAUTHORIZED
ADJUSTING. RESETTING THE SCREW WILL CAUSE
THE HYDRAULIC PUMP TO FAIL TO OUTPUT ENOUGH
SPLITTING PRESSURE OR CAUSE TOO MUCH PRESSURE,
WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY, AS WELL AS
DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE.
IMPORTANT
BEFORE OPERATING THE LOG SPLITTER, THE BLEED
SCREW SHOULD BE LOOSENED BY 3-4 ROTATIONS
SO AIR CAN GO IN AND OUT OF THE OIL TANK
SMOOTHLY. AIR FLOW THRU THE BLEED SCREW HOLE
SHOULD BE DETECTABLE DURING LOG SPLITTER
OPERATION. BEFORE MOVING THE LOG SPLITTER,
MAKE SURE THE BLEED SCREW IS TIGHTENED
TO AVOID OIL LEAKAGE FROM THIS POINT. (SEE
FIGURE 2)
Owner's Manual
5-TON ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER