MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum- based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica- tion is required.
REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL
See Figures 12 - 13.
The hydraulic oil in the log splitter needs to be changed every 150 hours of use.
nUnplug the log splitter.
nPosition the log splitter so that the motor end is slightly higher than the oil drain plug.
nUsing an 8 mm hex key, remove the oil drain bolt.
nDrain the hydraulic oil from the oil tank into a four liter capacity container.
nOnce the oil has drained from the oil tank, turn the log splitter on the end with the wheels.
nRefill the oil tank with fresh hydraulic oil (3.7 quarts or
118 oz.). The following hydraulic oils are recommended:
-SHELL Tellus 22
-MOBIL DTE 11
-ARAL Vitam GF 22
-BP Energol
nPlace the cleaned dipstick into the oil tank. Remove and check the oil level.
NOTE: The oil level should be between the two grooves around the bottom of the dipstick as shown in figure 5.
nReplace oil drain bolt. Tighten securely.
nDispose old oil at an oil recycling center.
SHARPENING THE WEDGE
After using the log splitter for some time, it may be necessary to sharpen the wedge. Using a
POSITION IN WHICH TO CHECK OIL LEVEL
Fig. 12
DRAINING OIL FROM OIL TANK
Fig. 13
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