SAVE THIS MANUAL NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury. Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures. Write the product’s serial number in the back of the manual (or month and year of purchase if product has no number). Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for future reference.
5. 6. Use only accessories that are recommended by Harbor Freight Tools for your model. Accessories that may be suitable for one piece of equipment may become hazardous when used on another piece of equipment. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating this piece of equipment. Do not use this piece of equipment while tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. 7. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
materials as per any local, state, or federal codes and regulations. Store oil rags in a bottom-ventilated, covered, metal container. 21. Keep hands and feet away from moving parts. Do not reach over or across equipment while operating. 22. Before use, check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the equipment’s operation. If damaged, have the equipment serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment. 23.
FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION Jack Handles (3) Specifications Log Cutting Capacity (Maximum) 18” L / 6-1/2” Dia. Minimum Log Length 13-1/2” L Ram Stroke 8-1/16” Ram (9) INITIAL TOOL SET UP/ ASSEMBLY Socket Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.
5. 6. Never attempt to split more than one log at a time. A piece of log can unexpectedly be thrown from the machine, causing severe personal injury. Do not use the Log Splitter to split logs across the grain. Doing so will damage the Log Splitter and could also cause pieces of log to be thrown, injuring the operator or bystanders. Note: Many accidents occur when there is more than one person involved in loading and operating the Log Splitter. Only one person should operate at a time.
6. IMPORTANT: Be extremely careful as log pieces may fly off as they separate from the Wedge. 7. Do not attempt to re-split a stuck log once it has been removed from the Wedge. Manually split with a maul, or cut with a chainsaw. WARNING! Remove Split Logs: Move each split log away from the Log Splitter. Split logs left near the Log Splitter are a tripping hazard. To Bleed the Log Splitter: 1. Extend Ram to its maximum length. 2. Remove the Oil Plug (6A) and top off oil. See Figure 3, below.
qualified technician service the equipment instead. MAINTENANCE TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM EQUIPMENT FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use. 1. BEFORE EACH USE: Inspect the Log Splitter and verify that there are loose or damaged parts. 2. AFTER EACH USE: Wipe down Log Splitter with a clean, soft cloth, making sure to clean up any excess or spilled hydraulic oil.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Ram will not move. Possible Cause 1. Handwheel is open. 2. Wedged wood under Ram. 3. Blocked hydraulic lines. 4. Blocked control valve. 5. Damaged control valve. 6. Damaged cylinder piston. Slow Ram speed when extending or retracting. 1. Slow pumping of Jack Handles. 2. Air in oil. 3. Damaged control valve. 4. Internal control valve leak. 5. Internally damaged cylinder. Wood will not split, or splits extremely slowly. 1. Air in oil. 2. Excessive control valve inlet vacuum. 3.
Part 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Description Qty. Wedge Base Handle Grip Jack Handle Spacer Lock Spring Ram Plate Pin U-Bolt Ram 1 2 2 1 3 1 1 1 1 Part 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Description Ram Return Spring Hex Bolt M8x20 Lock Washer Ø10 Flat Washer Ø8 Wheel Axle Wheel Large Flat Washer Ø10 Hex Nut M10 Spacer 2 Qty.
PUMP PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Part 1A 2A 3A 4A 5A 6A 7A 8A 9A 10A 11A 12A 13A 14A 15A 16A 17A 18A 19A 20A 2A Description Cap O-Ring Rectangle Ring Cylinder Jacket Rectangle Ring Oil Plug Lock Spring Right Socket Axis Pin 8x28 Pump Core Split Washer O-Ring 6.6x3 J-Dust Ring Small Pump Cylinder Small Pump Washer Steel Ball Ø6 Base Pistion Rod Pressure Adjusting Screw O Ring 1A 3A 6A Qty.
LIMITED 90 DAY WARRANTY Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase.