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North Star M1108D owner manual Assembly Instructions

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North Star M1108D owner manual Assembly Instructions

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M1108D Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation, Servicing StorageAny Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders READ and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using log splitterHazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents Warranty Registration About Your Log SplitterAttention All Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan this equipment to othersorder new labels or unsafe operation could result Safety Label LocationsVERTICAL Safety Label LocationsSPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION HORIZONTALMachine Component Identification DescriptionDescription Closely inspect all log splitter components Initial Set-UpStep One Inspect Log Splitter Components Step Two Add Oil to Engine Step Three Add Hydraulic Oil to ReservoirKEEPER Initial Set-UpStep Four Lubricate Keepers BEAM WEDGEOptional 4-Way Wedge Wings 1. Place in Horizontal position 2. Engine off Moving and Towing to the Job SiteMoving the log splitter IMPORTANT Make sure log splitter engine is offMoving and Towing to the Job Site 4. Attach safety chainsReview towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual Attach safety chainsTow log splitter carefully to desired work site Important safety instructionsMoving and Towing to the Job Site 7. Lock front outrigger leg down & unhitchRemove debris from engine, muffler, and moving parts Before Each Use-Inspection / MaintenanceStep One Inspect and maintain log splitter before each use 2. Remove debris 3. Fuel tank / lines 4. Mechanical partsbefore removing hydraulic oil dipstick Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenancefollow spark arrestor manufacturer’s service instructions 5. Hydraulic system Check the hydraulic system carefullyBefore Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance 9. Tires 10. Shields / guardsReplace all guards and shields after servicing the log splitter Step Two Fueling Before Each Use - FuelingImportant Safety Instructions Clean up fuel spills /splashes immediatelyStep Three Work site selection and log splitter set-up Before Each Use - Work Site Selection & Set-Up2. Fire precautions Take the following precautions against fireBlock the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log splitter Before Each Use - Work Site Selection & Set-Up4. Lock both outrigger legs DOWN 5. Block wheels 6. Apply grease Lock both the outrigger legs in the “DOWN” positionGeneral safety information Splitting Operationhorizontal Wear the following protective clothing and safety gearSplitting Operation 3. Set toVertical 3 Lock in vertical position using catch pin through the vertical lockSplitting Operation b Set toCorrect Log Orientation Important safety instructionsSplitting Operation 5. Load log6. Extend wedge Important safety instructionsRelease Split Control Lever to stop wedge movement when log is split Splitting OperationSPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION Splitting Operation9. Return wedge Move Split Control Lever away from end plate to return wedge5. Splitter storage location 6. Gasoline storage StorageWARNING A hot engine can be a fire hazard 1. Retract wedge 2. Cool 3. Wipe with oily rag 4. Engine manualAs specified in engine Periodic Maintenancemaintenance EnginePeriodic Maintenance 8. Extend and retract wedge 5 five times to purge air from the system9. Check hydraulic oil level and fill if necessary Troubleshooting Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts OrdersImportant Safety Instructions Specifications Parts Breakdown - Exploded View 1108, 1109, 1114 - Rev D Parts Breakdown - Exploded View 1108, 1109, 1114 - Rev D Safety During Towing Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety in Moving and Towing the Log Splitter General safety while MovingPersonal protective equipment Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety - Before Use Read/instruct Safety During Inspection/MaintenanceSummary of Important Safety Information for Operation Safety During FuelingSafety in Work Site Selection Loading/Unloading Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety - During Use General Safety During Use Safety in Loading, Operating, and UnloadingSafety - After use Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationFitting Assembly InstructionsClosely inspect all log splitter components Beam Return Line Vertical Beam LockHorizontal Beam Lock SwivelAssembly Instructions Step StepAssembly Instructions StepStep Assembly InstructionsStep StepStep Step 9aAssembly Instructions StepStep Step 9bStep 11a Assembly InstructionsStep Step 11bAssembly Instructions StepStep Assembly InstructionsStep Step