1. SAFETY General Safety Notes. The operator of the machine is responsible for, and has a duty of care in making sure that the machine is operated safely and in accordance with the instructions in this user manual. Keep the manual safe and pass it on if the machine is loaned or sold to another user.
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1.10 Carbon Monoxide (where applicable). 1.11 Carbon monoxide is a colourless and odourless gas. Inhaling this gas can cause death as well as serious long term health problems such as brain damage. 1.12 The symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning can include but are not limited to the following;...
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1.20 General Fuel Safety (where applicable). CAUTION ALL FUELS ARE FLAMABLE 1.21 Fire Hazard – keep fuel away from all sources of ignition for example heaters. Lamps, sparks from grinding or welding. 1.22 DO NOT carry out hot work on tanks that have contained fuel. 1.23 ALWAYS keep the work area tidy.
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1.46 All trailing cables should be routed so as not to cause any kind of trip hazard. 1.47 NEVER work on or near electricity with wet hands, wet clothing and wet gloves. 1.50 Batteries (where present). 1.51 Batteries present a risk if they become damaged by the possible leaking of electrolyte.
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recommended to observe the condition of your hands and fingers. Seek medical attention immediately if any of the above symptoms should occur. 1.70 Noise (where applicable). 1.71 The operating noise of the machine can damage your hearing. Wear hearing protection such as earplugs or ear defenders to protect your hearing. Long-term and regular users are advised to have hearing checked regularly.
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1.92 NEVER allow children or anyone unable to fully understand the directions given in this manual to operate this product. 1.93 Make sure you keep this manual handy so you may refer to it whenever questions arise and ensure you pass this manual on if the machine is loaned or sold. 1.94 Correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) MUST be worn at all times when operating or repairing this machine.
2. PART LOCATIONS Electric Motor Log Cradle/Rail On/Off Switch Splitting Wedge Safety Handle Front Support Leg Control Handle Wheels Log Pusher Belt Guard...
3. ASSEMBLY CAUTION Use extreme caution when unpacking this machine. Some components are heavy and will require additional assistance or mechanical handling equipment. Attach the front support leg to the log cradle using the nuts and bolts provided. M6x12 Bolt 6mm Washer M8 Nut Attach the wheels to the frame and secure using the lock washers provided.
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Attach the top of the control handle to the base. M6 Screw M6 Nut M6 Bolt Assemble the rear adjustable support leg. Adjustable Support Pole Base 8mm Washer M8 Nut...
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OPTIONAL LOG TRAY & TALLER STAND NOTE The log tray and taller stand are optional and are NOT included. These are purchased separately. STAND ASSEMBLY Attach the wheels to the axle on the frame. Axle Washer Locking Pin Attach the front leg to the main centre support bar, then attach to the wheel assembly using the nuts and bolts provided.
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Mount the log splitter to the mounting points on the assembled frame. NOTE: We advise assistance with lifting the splitter onto the frame. Washer Washer Bolt LOG TRAY ASSEMBLY NOTE The log tray option requires the installation of the taller stand for it to operate. Attach the log tray support bar/towing attachment* to the front leg of the frame.
Mount the log tray on to the top of the support bar/towing attachment and securely fix in place to the locating holes on the log splitter frame. Log Tray 2.10 Assemble the rest of the log splitter as per the assembly instructions 2.3 & 2.4.
4. USING THE MACHINE CAUTION ALWAYS keep hands and feet clear of moving parts and NEVER use the machine if any of the safety guards are damaged or missing. CAUTION This log splitter is intended and designed only to split wood. NEVER use for any other purposes as this could lead to personal injury and void the warranty.
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Lubricate the beam area where the splitting wedge will slide with a small amount of engine oil. DO NOT use grease. The log splitter is equipped with a control system that requires the machine to be operated by both hands of the user. One hand will need to depress the safety handle while the other hand operates the control handle.
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3.21 ALWAYS wear the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when using the log splitter. 3.22 NEVER allow one person to operate the machine while another person loads a log. 3.23 NEVER attempt to load the log splitter while the ram is in motion. 3.24 Extension cables up to 8 meters must be no smaller than 12AWG.
5. MAINTENANCE WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the motor, unplug the power cord and wait 5 minutes to allow parts to cool. CAUTION All maintenance and repair work must be carried out by a qualified technician. Procedure Before Each Use Every 5 Hours...
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Remove the belt guard and disconnect the return spring from the eye bolt. Eye Bolt Return Spring Pull out the rack and grease the rack teeth, topside of the rack and the pinion. Pinion Rack Teeth Refit the reverse spring and belt drive cover in the reverse order. RAIL MAINTENANCE Between each use, we recommend removing any debris caught on the rail or ram.
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CHANGING / ADJUSTING THE BELT NOTE The belt performs best with a slight amount of slack as described below to allow for the belt to slip on the pulley when the wedge encounters a tough log. Too much belt tension may cause the motor to stall. Remove the drive belt and centre guard.
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4.15 Loosen the motor mounting nuts. 4.16 Turn the tension nut out to loosen the belt. 4.17 Remove the belt and replace with a new one. 4.18 Follow the belt adjustment procedure to obtain the correct belt tension. 4.19 Replace the belt and centre guards.
6. TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING Before performing any maintenance procedure or inspection, stop the motor, unplug the power cord and wait 5 minutes to allow parts to cool. CAUTION All maintenance and repair work must be carried out by a qualified technician. Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution...
Refer to the Maintenance Rack not disengaging from Belt too tight section of the manual on how pinion when handle is released to adjust belt tension 7. SPECIFICATION Model Number HYLS7410 Horse Power Voltage 230v Power (watts) 1600w Cycle Time 2 Seconds...
8. RECYCLING AND PRODUCT DISPOSAL We do not offer a takeback scheme for the recovery of Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment (WEEE) & Batteries. Instead the responsibility to dispose of WEEE and or Batteries is passed onto you by So when it becomes necessary to dispose of your machine you must take it to your local Civic Amenity Site.
9. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Genpower Ltd confirms that this Hyundai product conforms to the following CE Directives; 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive 2004/108/EC EMC Directive 2000/14/EC Amended by 2005/88/EC EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The undersigned. As authorised by: Genpower Ltd Declares that the following equipment manufactured under licence by Hyundai Korea...