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North Star M1108D owner manual Assembly Instructions, Step

Models: M1108D

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Remove Beam from shipping pallet Tip Beam up onto endplate as shown to the right. Make sure a helper holds onto the top of the Beam during the remainder of this step. The beam is very heavy and dangerous if it tips over

Assembly Instructions

Step 4

Connect an Outrigger Leg to front of Towbar using (1) Outrigger Leg Bolt and (1) Outrigger Leg nut (already in place)

Use wrench to tighten nut until snug then back off ½ turn

Insert Catch Pin to lock in vertical position

Caution: Next step requires Outrigger Leg locked in vertical position as shown

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Bolt	Catch Pin	Towbar

Outrigger Leg

Step 5

Catch Pin

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Connect an Outrigger Leg to back of Towbar using (1) Outrigger Leg Bolt and (1) Outrigger Leg nut (already in place)

Use wrench to tighten nut until snug then back off ½ turn

Insert Catch Pin to lock in vertical position

Caution: Next step requires Outrigger Leg locked in vertical position as shown

Bolt

Towbar

Outrigger Leg

Step 6

Remove Beam from shipping pallet Tip Beam up onto endplate as shown to the right. Make sure a helper holds onto the top of the Beam during the remainder of this step. The beam is very heavy and dangerous if it tips over

Beam

Bolt

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Connect Beam to the Towbar with (2) Beam Bolts and (2) Beam nuts Tighten Bolts to 37 lb-ft with a wrench

Towbar

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North Star M1108D owner manual Assembly Instructions, Step

Contents

Any Questions, Comments, Problems or Parts Orders Instructions for Assembly, Testing, Operation, Servicing StorageREAD and UNDERSTAND this manual completely before using log splitter M1108DHazard Signal Word Definitions Table of Contents Attention All Rental Companies and Private Owners who loan About Your Log Splitterthis equipment to others Warranty Registrationorder new labels or unsafe operation could result Safety Label LocationsSPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATION Safety Label LocationsHORIZONTAL VERTICALDescription Machine Component IdentificationDescription Step One Inspect Log Splitter Components Step Two Add Oil to Engine Initial Set-UpStep Three Add Hydraulic Oil to Reservoir Closely inspect all log splitter componentsStep Four Lubricate Keepers Initial Set-UpBEAM WEDGE KEEPEROptional 4-Way Wedge Wings Moving the log splitter Moving and Towing to the Job SiteIMPORTANT Make sure log splitter engine is off 1. Place in Horizontal position 2. Engine offReview towing safety instructions in your vehicle manual 4. Attach safety chainsAttach safety chains Moving and Towing to the Job SiteMoving and Towing to the Job Site Important safety instructions7. Lock front outrigger leg down & unhitch Tow log splitter carefully to desired work siteStep One Inspect and maintain log splitter before each use Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance2. Remove debris 3. Fuel tank / lines 4. Mechanical parts Remove debris from engine, muffler, and moving partsfollow spark arrestor manufacturer’s service instructions Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance5. Hydraulic system Check the hydraulic system carefully before removing hydraulic oil dipstickReplace all guards and shields after servicing the log splitter Before Each Use-Inspection / Maintenance9. Tires 10. Shields / guards Important Safety Instructions Before Each Use - FuelingClean up fuel spills /splashes immediately Step Two Fueling2. Fire precautions Before Each Use - Work Site Selection & Set-UpTake the following precautions against fire Step Three Work site selection and log splitter set-up4. Lock both outrigger legs DOWN 5. Block wheels 6. Apply grease Before Each Use - Work Site Selection & Set-UpLock both the outrigger legs in the “DOWN” position Block the wheels to prevent unintended movement of the log splitterGeneral safety information Splitting OperationSplitting Operation Wear the following protective clothing and safety gear3. Set to horizontalSplitting Operation 3 Lock in vertical position using catch pin through the vertical lockb Set to VerticalSplitting Operation Important safety instructions5. Load log Correct Log OrientationRelease Split Control Lever to stop wedge movement when log is split Important safety instructionsSplitting Operation 6. Extend wedge9. Return wedge Splitting OperationMove Split Control Lever away from end plate to return wedge SPLIT CONTROL LEVER OPERATIONWARNING A hot engine can be a fire hazard Storage1. Retract wedge 2. Cool 3. Wipe with oily rag 4. Engine manual 5. Splitter storage location 6. Gasoline storagemaintenance Periodic MaintenanceEngine 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 Safety in Moving and Towing the Log Splitter Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationGeneral safety while Moving Safety During TowingSafety - Before Use Read/instruct Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety During Inspection/Maintenance Personal protective equipmentSafety in Work Site Selection Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety During Fueling Safety - During Use General Safety During Use Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationSafety in Loading, Operating, and Unloading Loading/UnloadingSafety - After use Summary of Important Safety Information for OperationClosely inspect all log splitter components Assembly InstructionsBeam Return Line Vertical Beam LockHorizontal Beam Lock Swivel FittingAssembly Instructions Assembly Instructions StepStep StepStep Assembly InstructionsStep StepAssembly Instructions Step 9aStep StepStep 11a Step 9bAssembly Instructions StepAssembly Instructions Step 11bStep StepStep Assembly InstructionsStep Step