Summary of Contents for Fort Defiance LOG-MULE LMB-100
- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL LOG‐MULE® Model No. LMB‐100 Fort Defiance Industries, Inc. • 155 B Natalie Blvd. • Loudon, TN 37774 • 865‐408‐0100 www.Log‐Mule.com ...
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Page 2: Important Safety Information
PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USE. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION • The LOG‐MULE is intended for outdoor use to transport cut logs which is an inherently dangerous activity. Failure to comply with all of these warnings may result in loss of load, damage to LOG‐MULE, personal injury and/or property damage. • The LOG‐MULE should only be used to transport solid or split logs. • Do not exceed 400 lb. rated capacity. • Avoid operating the LOG‐MULE sideways on hills with a load. The load may shift or tip over. • The LOG‐MULE is not intended to be pulled behind a vehicle of any kind. • Steel‐toes shoes, long pants and gloves are recommended when using the LOG‐MULE. • The operator should keep other people clear from the LOG‐MULE while lifting, lowering or transporting the load. • Verify that all bolts are tight before each use. PARTS LIST (1) Top Frame (1) Bottom Frame Top Frame (2) Side Straps (2) Wheels (2) Axles (1) Load Strap Side Straps (1) Load Strap Bracket (2) Socket Head Cap Screws, 5/16‐18 x 1‐1/4” Long (8) Short Hex Head Cap Screws, 5/16‐18 x 1” Long Wheels (4) Long Hex Head Cap Screws, 5/16‐18 x 1‐1/2” Long (26) Flat Washers, 5/16” (14) Nylon Hex Nuts, 5/16‐18 (2) Shaft Collars, 5/8” Bore (2) Curved Nylon Spacers, 5/8” (2) Nylon Spacers, 5/8” TOOLS NEEDED Bottom ... - Page 3 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS To watch a video of how to assemble the LOG‐MULE, please visit our website at www.Log‐Mule.com. Step 1 – Install Axles to Top Frame You will need: Top Frame (2) Axles (4) Long Hex Head Cap Screws (8) Flat Washers Front View Back View (4) Nylon Hex Nuts Tools: Two 1/2" wrenches 1. Carefully lay the Top Frame down on a table with the C‐channel off the end of the table facing up. 2. Insert one Axle through the large hole in the side of the Top Frame and align the holes in the Axle with the holes in the Top Frame. 3. Assemble a flat washer onto one of the Long Hex Head Cap Screws. 4. Insert the screw up through the hole in the Top Frame and up through the hole in the Axle. 5. Assemble a second flat washer onto the screw. 6. Assemble a Nylon Hex Nut onto the screw and hand tighten without tools. 7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for the other hole in the Axle and tighten both screws firmly using tools. 8. Repeat steps 2 through 8 for the other Axle. Step 2 – Install Bottom Frame to Top Frame You will need: Bottom Frame (4) Short Hex Head Cap Screws ...
- Page 4 Step 3 – Install Side Straps to Top and Bottom Frame You will need: (2) Side Straps (4) Short Hex Head Cap Screws (8) Flat Washers (4) Nylon Hex Nuts Bottom Frame View Top Frame View Tools: Two 1/2" wrenches 1. Pre‐assemble one Flat Washer on each of the Short Hex Head Cap Screws. 2. Position Side Strap on the side of the frame and align the holes at each end of the Side Strap with the holes in the side of the frames as shown. 3. Insert a screw through the Side Strap and then through the hole in the side of the Bottom Frame. 4. Assemble a washer onto the screw. 5. Assemble a Nylon Hex Nut onto the screw and hand tighten without tools. 6. Repeat steps 3 through 5 to fasten the other end of the Side Strap to the Top Frame and tighten both screws firmly using tools. 7. Repeat steps 2 through 6 for the other Side Strap. Step 4 – Install Load Strap to Bottom Frame You will need: Load Strap Load Strap Bracket (2) Curved Nylon Spacers (2) Socket Head Cap Screws Front View Back View (2) Flat Washers (2) Nylon Hex Nuts Tools: 1/4” Allen Wrench and a 1/2" Wrench ...
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Page 5: Maintenance
Step 5 – Install Wheels to Axles You will need: (2) Wheels (2) Nylon Spacers (2) Shaft Collars Tools: 5/32” Allen Wrench Inside View Outside View 1. Slide one Nylon Spacer on the end of the axle. 2. Slide one Wheel on the end of the axle. Note: The wheel is not the same on both sides. The side with the longer hub sticking out of the rim should go onto the axle first. There is a red dot on this side of the wheel. 3. Slide one Shaft Collar on the end of the axle. 4. While keeping the wheel assembly tight against the Frame, firmly tighten the shaft collar screw with the Allen Wrench. 5. Ensure that the wheel spins freely. 6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the other wheel. Congratulations! Your LOG‐MULE® is now ready for action! ... - Page 6 USING YOUR LOG‐MULE® To watch a video of how to use your LOG‐MULE, please visit our website at www.Log‐Mule.com. Smaller logs (Reach‐thru Method) CAUTION ● Always unload logs slowly to keep them from rolling away. ● CAUTION Larger logs (Load Strap Method) CAUTION ● Use the Load Strap only as shown to prevent punctures and tears. ● CAUTION Unloading logs (Load Strap Method) CAUTION ● Always unload logs slowly to keep them from rolling away. ● CAUTION ...
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Page 7: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY Fort Defiance Industries, Inc. warrants the LOG‐MULE® to be free from defects in material and workmanship for: 1. 180 days from date of purchase for Residential use. 2. 60 days from date of purchase for Commercial use. Within this period, Fort Defiance Industries, Inc. shall correct any defect by repairing or replacing defective parts of the equipment, or making available parts thereof, at our option, FOB Loudon, TN. THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR CONDITION, WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY STATUTAORY WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY LIABILITY IS EXPRESSLY LIMITED TO AN AMOUNT EQUAL TO THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID, AND ALL CLAIMS FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW EXCLUSIONS OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES AND/OR LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSIONS AND LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS THAT VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. Fort Defiance Industries, Inc. shall not be obligated to repair or replace equipment which has been repaired by others, abused, altered or misused. We further state that we shall not be held liable for any losses due to neglectful use on the part of the operator. Upon expiration of such warranty, all liability shall terminate. No other warranties are expressed or implied. The Load Strap may be punctured or tear under normal use and therefore carries no warranty. Warranty Registration must be mailed in to validate warranty claims. Product registration is not a substitute for proof of purchase. Retain the original sales receipt for warranty claims. LMB‐100 Model No: ________________________ ...