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North Star M1108D owner manual WARNING A hot engine can be a fire hazard, Short-Term Storage

Models: M1108D

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Storage

Storage

WARNING

Gasoline vapors can ignite and cause a fire. Select a well-ventilated storage away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks.

Follow the instructions below for storing your log splitter between uses.

1.Retract wedge

2.Cool

3.Wipe with oily rag

4.Engine manual

5. Splitter storage location

6.Gasoline storage

Retract the wedge completely to keep the rod protected from corrosion. Allow the machine to cool 5 minutes before storing.

WARNING: A hot engine can be a fire hazard.

Wipe the beam and wedge with an oily rag to prevent corrosion. Refer to the engine manual for proper engine storage instructions.

CAUTION: Gasoline will oxidize and deteriorate in storage. Old gasoline in the engine will cause hard starting and leave gum deposits that can clog the fuel systems. Deterioration problems may occur within a few months, or even less if gasoline was not fresh when you filled the tank.

Short-Term Storage:

1.Consider adding a fuel stabilizer to extend fuel storage life.

2.Leave the fuel valve lever in the OFF position to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.

Long-Term Storage: (between infrequent uses and at end of season)

Drain the fuel tank and carburetor as instructed in the engine owner’s manual.

Important Safety Instructions

•Always drain fuel from tank in outdoor, well-ventilated area.

•Stay away from sources of heat, flame, or sparks while handling fuel.

•Clean up fuel spills/splashes immediately.

Store the log splitter in a location away from corrosive material, sources of heat, open flames, sparks or pilot lights.

WARNING: Never store log splitter inside where there is a source of heat or an open flame, spark or pilot light – such as water heaters, space heaters,

furnaces, clothes dryers, or other gas appliances – EVEN IF the log splitter’s gas tank is empty, residual gasoline vapors could ignite.

NOTE: Do not store the log splitter near fertilizer or any other corrosive material.

Store gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL approved tightly sealed container.

WARNING: Gasoline vapors can ignite if they collect inside an enclosure and explosion can result.

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North Star M1108D Storage, WARNING A hot engine can be a fire hazard, Splitter storage location 6. Gasoline storage

Contents

READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using log splitter Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation, Servicing StorageAny Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders M1108DHazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents this equipment to others About Your Log SplitterAttention All Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan Warranty RegistrationSafety Label Locations order new labels or unsafe operation could resultHORIZONTAL Safety Label LocationsSPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION VERTICALDescription Machine Component IdentificationDescription Step Three Add Hydraulic Oil to Reservoir Initial Set-UpStep One Inspect Log Splitter Components Step Two Add Oil to Engine Closely inspect all log splitter componentsBEAM WEDGE Initial Set-UpStep Four Lubricate Keepers KEEPEROptional 4-Way Wedge Wings IMPORTANT Make sure log splitter engine is off Moving and Towing to the Job SiteMoving the log splitter 1. Place in Horizontal position 2. Engine offAttach safety chains 4. Attach safety chainsReview towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual Moving and Towing to the Job Site7. Lock front outrigger leg down & unhitch Important safety instructionsMoving and Towing to the Job Site Tow log splitter carefully to desired work site2. Remove debris 3. Fuel tank / lines 4. Mechanical parts Before Each Use-Inspection / MaintenanceStep One Inspect and maintain log splitter before each use Remove debris from engine, muffler, and moving parts5. Hydraulic system Check the hydraulic system carefully Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenancefollow spark arrestor manufacturer’s service instructions before removing hydraulic oil dipstickReplace all guards and shields after servicing the log splitter Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance9. Tires 10. Shields / guards Clean up fuel spills /splashes immediately Before Each Use - FuelingImportant Safety Instructions Step Two FuelingTake the following precautions against fire Before Each Use - Work Site Selection & Set-Up2. Fire precautions Step Three Work site selection and log splitter set-upLock both the outrigger legs in the “DOWN” position Before Each Use - Work Site Selection & Set-Up4. Lock both outrigger legs DOWN 5. Block wheels 6. Apply grease Block the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log splitterSplitting Operation General safety information3. Set to Wear the following protective clothing and safety gearSplitting Operation horizontalb Set to 3 Lock in vertical position using catch pin through the vertical lockSplitting Operation Vertical5. Load log Important safety instructionsSplitting Operation Correct Log OrientationSplitting Operation Important safety instructionsRelease Split Control Lever to stop wedge movement when log is split 6. Extend wedgeMove Split Control Lever away from end plate to return wedge Splitting Operation9. Return wedge SPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION1. Retract wedge 2. Cool 3. Wipe with oily rag 4. Engine manual StorageWARNING A hot engine can be a fire hazard 5. Splitter storage location 6. Gasoline storageEngine Periodic Maintenancemaintenance As specified in engine9. Check hydraulic oil level and fill if necessary Periodic Maintenance8. Extend and retract wedge 5 five times to purge air from the system Important Safety Instructions TroubleshootingAny Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Specifications Parts Breakdown - Exploded View 1108, 1109, 1114 - Rev D Parts Breakdown - Exploded View 1108, 1109, 1114 - Rev D General safety while Moving Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety in Moving and Towing the Log Splitter Safety During TowingSafety During Inspection/Maintenance Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety - Before Use Read/instruct Personal protective equipmentSafety in Work Site Selection Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety During Fueling Safety in Loading, Operating, and Unloading Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety - During Use General Safety During Use Loading/UnloadingSummary of Important Safety Information for Operation Safety - After useBeam Return Line Vertical Beam LockHorizontal Beam Lock Swivel Assembly InstructionsClosely inspect all log splitter components FittingAssembly Instructions Step StepAssembly Instructions StepStep Assembly InstructionsStep StepStep Step 9aAssembly Instructions StepAssembly Instructions Step 9bStep 11a StepStep Step 11bAssembly Instructions StepStep Assembly InstructionsStep Step