1.Read and understand this entire instruc- tion sheet before using this log splitter.
2.Always wear ANSI approved safety glasses when using this log splitter to avoid damage to eyes from flying wood pieces.
3.Never place your hands or other body parts on or near the log, wedge, hydrau- lic ram, or splitter workbench when splitting the log.
4.Do not use this log splitter for any other purpose other than splitting logs. Do not use this log splitter beyond its 8 ton capacity.
5.Never leave the log under pressure.
6.Keep the area around log splitter clear of bystanders to prevent injury from ejected wood pieces.
7.Always clear away wood pieces from the log splitter and the area around it before starting on another log.
Operation
1.Cut the logs you want to split to 231⁄4" or less to fit into the splitter.
2.Pull both of the wedge release pins out of the holes in the post, and lower the wedge to a height slightly more than the length of the log.
Note: Make sure the wedge release pins are firmly seated in the post holes before continu- ing.
4.Place the log on the splitter workbench.
5.Keeping the log stable and your hands out of the way of the wedge, use the elevation foot pedal to raise the log up tight against the wedge.
6.Keeping your hands away from the log and log splitter, continue with even strokes of the elevation foot pedal until the log is split.
7.Remove the wood pieces and clear the area of any debris.
8.To lower the splitter workbench, apply down- ward pressure to the workbench as you push the pressure release foot pedal down.
Storage
Store the log splitter in a dry location with the splitter workbench fully lowered, so there is not hydraulic pressure left in the pump.
Maintenance
Wipe down the log splitter to remove tree sap or dirt after use. Occasionally, you may need to add hydraulic oil to maximize performance.
To add oil to the hydraulic pump:
Note: Refer to the Parts Breakdown to iden- tify parts named below.
1.Remove the wedge assembly and splitter workbench from the splitter body.
2.Use a 6mm hex wrench to remove the two cap screws that hold the hydraulic pump to the base.
3.Position the pump horizontally and remove the round rubber oil plug on the back of the pump housing.
4.Add hydraulic oil until the cylinder is approxi- mately 3⁄4 full.
5.Replace the rubber oil plug and
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