Agri-Fab 25-0126 OPERATION, HANDLE, SCREW, MAINTENANCE, CAUTION: DO NOT ADD OIL, WITH PISTON ROD EXTENDED, TROUBLE SHOOTING, SPECIFICATIONS

OPERATION
1. Gather the logs you want to split. Make sure the
maximum length of each log does not exceed 18". If	HANDLE
the log does exceed that measurement, you must cut
the log to fit the maximum length of the tool.
2. Make sure the Piston Rod is fully retracted into the
cylinder. If necessary, turn the RELEASE SCREW	RELEASE
counterclockwise to release the hydraulic pressure.	SCREW
Tighten the RELEASE SCREW.

3.Place the log between the Wedge and Piston Assembly. Rest the log in the metal bracket Cradle.

4.Wear eye protection (goggles) when operating the

Hydraulic Log Splitter.

5.It is recommended you operate the Log Splitter in the following manner. Stand behind the log splitter and

	grip one Handle in each hand and pump the Handles
	in a back-and-forth motion with one Handle fully
	forward and one fully rearward as shown in figure 3.
6.	Repeat step 5 to advance the Piston Rod forward.
	This will push the log against the Wedge and split it.
7.	When you have split the log, remove split pieces.
8.	Turn the RELEASE SCREW counterclockwise to
	draw the piston rod back into the cylinder. Tighten the
	RELEASE SCREW when the piston rod has retracted
	fully.
9.	When you are done, it is recommended you store
	your Hydraulic Log Splitter with the RELEASE
	SCREW opened to relieve any hydraulic pressure	FIGURE 3
	during non-use.

MAINTENANCE

After every use, wipe down the Hydraulic Log Splitter to remove any tree sap or dirt left behind. This will extend the life of the tool.

Bleeding The Log Splitter

1.Operate the log splitter to extend the Piston Rod to its maximum length.

2.Remove the Oil Filling Plug.

3.Turn the Release Screw counterclockwise as fast as possible, the Piston Rod will retract and push air from cylinder out of the Oil Filling Plug.

4.Replace the Oil Filling Plug. Repeat steps 1-4 as necessary.

Adding Oil

If you should need to add hydraulic oil to the Log Splitter, turn the release screw counterclockwise to retract the pison rod, remove the Oil Filling Plug and add oil until the oil is 1/2" from top (when log splitter is laying down.)

CAUTION: DO NOT ADD OIL

WITH PISTON ROD EXTENDED

TROUBLE SHOOTING

1.If the hydraulic cylinder does not move forward when pumping handles.

A.Check to see if Release Screw is tightened in the close position.

B.Check to see if you need to add hydraulic oil.

SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum Log Length:	18"
Ram Stroke:	8-1/16"
Cradle Dimensions:	3-3/4" x 4" x 4"
Base Dimensions:	42-1/8"L x 8-1/16"W x 37"H