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Ryobi RY49701 Operator's Manual

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Your Log Splitter has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using
this product.
Thank you for buying a Ryobi product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER
RY49701

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  • Page 1 Your Log Splitter has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    n Introduction ... 2 n General Safety Rules ...3-4 n Specific Safety Rules... 4 n Symbols...5-6 n Electrical ... 7 n Features... 8 n Assembly ... 9 n Operation...10-12 n Maintenance ... 13 n Troubleshooting ... 14 n Parts Ordering / Service ... 16 This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS n KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    DO NOT ALLOW anyone to operate the log splitter who has not read the operator’s manual or has not been instructed on the safe use of the splitter.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current...
  • Page 6 The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.

  • Page 7: Extension Cords

    EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw.

  • Page 8: Features

    Push down on the hydraulic control lever and the ram starts pushing the log into the wedge. LIFT HANDLE The lift handle makes rolling the log splitter from one location to another simple and easy. FEATURES Log Capacity Diameter, maximum... 10 in.

  • Page 9: Packing List

    WARNING: Failure to loosen the bleed screw prior to operation of this product may cause the seals in the hydraulic system to blow out. Blown seals could cause permanent damage to the log splitter. ASSEMBLY AXLE WASHER ASSEMBLING THE WHEELS See Figure 3.

  • Page 10: Operation

    This tool is designed for home use only. Never split logs larger than 10 in. diameter or 20-1/2 in. long. Some types of wood are harder to split than others. If the log splitter is having trouble splitting a log, never continue to try for longer than five seconds.

  • Page 11: Splitting Logs

    NOTE: If only one hand is removed from either the switch or the lever, the log splitter will freeze in place. When both the switch and the lever are released, the ram will return to the starting position.

  • Page 12: Freeing A Jammed Log

    After the ram is back at the starting position, insert a wood wedge under the jammed log. n Start the log splitter to push the wood wedge completely under the jammed log. n If the log is still jammed, repeat the above steps as needed using a thicker angled wood wedge until the log is completely freed.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    150 hours of use. n Unplug the log splitter. n Position the log splitter so that the motor end is slightly higher than the oil drain plug. n Using an 8 mm hex key, remove the oil drain bolt.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    1. Air sealed in hydraulic system while operating. 2. Bleed screw is not tightened before moving the log splitter. 3. Oil drain bolt is not tight. 4. Hydraulic control valve assembly and/or seal(s) are worn. SOLUTION 1.
  • Page 15 NOTES...

  • Page 16: Parts Ordering / Service

    When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER 983000-588 11-04 OPERATOR’S MANUAL ELECTRIC LOG SPLITTER RY49701 RY49701 RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207, Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-860-4050 www.ryobitools.com...

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