Dirty Hand Tools 100171 Operation Manual

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22-Ton, 27-Ton and 28-Ton

Vertical/Horizontal Log Splitters

MODEL #'s 100171 (22-Ton), 100408 (27-Ton), 100342 (28-Ton)

Operation Manual

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this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information

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Page 1 22-Ton, 27-Ton and 28-Ton Vertical/Horizontal Log Splitters MODEL #’s 100171 (22-Ton), 100408 (27-Ton), 100342 (28-Ton) Operation Manual is safety alert symbol identi es important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Information .............4 Intended Use ................4 Personal Protective Equipment ..........4 ................5 ................6 Preparation of the Log ...............6 Work Area ................. 6 .............7 ..........8 .................8 Fire Prevention ................9 ................10 Assembly Instructions 1. Assembly Overview ..............11 2. Unpacking the Container ............12 3.
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Important Safety Information WARNING WARNING: Read and understand the complete Operation Manual before assembling or using this product! Failure to comprehend and comply with warnings, cautions and instructions for assembly and operation could result in serious injury or death. Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
Page 5 Important Safety Information SAFETY DECALS Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals. Operator Zone Decal Part # 100399 Pinch Point Decal Part # 100204 Operation Decal Part # 100212 Oil Level Decal Part # 100207 Warning Decal Part # 100208...
Page 6: Preparation Of The Log
Important Safety Information DANGER GENERAL SAFETY Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury or death. Read the Operation Manual before operation. permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
Page 7 Important Safety Information OPERATION OF THE LOG SPLITTER Operate the log splitter from within the operation zone as shown in the diagrams below. e operator has the safest and most eﬃcient access to the control valve and the beam in these locations. DANGER Failure to operate the log splitter in this position can result in serious injury or death.
Page 8 Important Safety Information REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE WARNING condition or in need of repair. Frequently check that all nuts, bolts, screws, hydraulic ﬁttings and hose clamps are tight. alter the log splitter in any manner. Any alteration will void the warranty and could cause the log splitter to be unsafe to operate.
Page 9: Fire Prevention
Important Safety Information FIRE PREVENTION CAUTION operate the log splitter near an open ﬂame or spark. Hydraulic oil and gasoline are ammable and can explode. ﬁll the gas tank while the engine is hot or running. Allow the engine to cool before refueling. smoke while operating or refueling the log splitter.
Page 10 Important Safety Information CAUTION TOWING SAFETY Check all local and state regulations regarding towing, licensing, and lights before towing your log splitter. Check before towing to make sure that the log splitter is correctly and securely attached to the towing vehicle and that the safety chains are secured to the hitch or bumper of the vehicle with enough slack to allow turning.
Page 11: Assembly Overview
1. Assembly Overview List of tools needed for assembly: Item # Part # Description Qty. 100104 Tank & Engine Assembly 100062 Wheel/Tire Assembly, 4.80 x 8 in. 100173 Log Catcher Assembly.
Page 12: Unpacking The Container
Step 1: Remove top and sides of crate Use a #2 phillips head and 8mm driver to remove hardware from the plywood shipping crate (shown above). Due to the use of wood staples, it may be necessary to use a hammer and/or a crow bar to fully remove the packaging top and sides.
Page 13 (continued) Step 3: Remove restraining bolts (tee nut bolts) from the beam Use a 13mm wrench or socket to remove the two hex bolts that are securing the beam to the crate bottom (as shown below). Please note that the two hex bolts are located diagonally opposed to each other.
Page 14: Tank And Wheel Assembly
Installing the wheels: 1. Remove disposable spindle covers and wheel bearing covers. ¡ Wheel/Tire Assembly on to the spindle with valve stem of tire facing outwards. 3. Install the Flat Washer, 3/4 in. onto the spindle. ¢ read the slotted Castle Nut, ¾ in. onto the spindle.
Page 15: Tank And Tongue Assembly
1. Attach the Tongue & Stand Assembly to the § ¡ Cylinder Assembly ¢ Flat Washer, M12 ; Lock Washer, M12 ; and Hex Nut, M12 £ ¤ ¥ x 1.75 in two places. Tighten securely using 19mm socket wrenches. Item # Part # Description 100104...
Page 16 ¡ 1. Attach the to the Beam & Cylinder Assembly ; Flat Washer, § £ ¥ ¦ ; Lock Washer, M12 ; and Hex Nut, M12 x 1.75 ¤ two places. Tighten securely using 19mm socket wrenches. 2. Attach the to the Beam &...
Page 17 Assembly downwards into position by releasing the pin and then securing the release pin. ¡ 2. Remove the Retaining Clip, 1/8 in. and Hitch Pin, 5/8 in. x from the assembled unit (as shown below). § 4. Once the brackets are aligned, install the Hitch Pin through §...
Page 18: Hydraulic Line Connection
7. Hydraulic Line Connection 1. Apply teﬂon tape or pipe sealant on to the hose ﬁtting threads. ¡ Install the ends of the two Hydraulic Hoses to the § Valve connections using 22mm and 24mm wrenches. Item # Part # Description Qty.
Page 19: Log Catcher Installation
8. Log Catcher Installation position and lock in place with the release pin. 2. Install the Log Catcher Assembly § ¡ 1.5 x 30mm ; Flat Washer, M10 ; Lock Washer, M10 ¢ £ Hex Nut, M10 x 1.5 ¤ ¥...
Page 20: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions DANGER WARNING: Read and understand the complete Operation Manual before assembling or using this product! Failure to comprehend and comply with warnings, cautions and instructions for assembly and operation could result in serious injury or death. Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time. Do not permit others that have not read and understood the complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
Page 21 Operating Instructions Step 2: After the hydraulic reservoir and the engine crankcase are ﬁlled with oil, start the engine. e hydraulic pump is valve lever toward the foot plate. is will cause the cylinder to extend and expel air. When the cylinder is fully extended, retract it.
Page 22 Operating Instructions CAUTION CAUTION: Turn Fuel Shut O Valve to the “O ” position NOTE: e engine‘s maximum speed is factory preset at 3600 RPM as the no load speed. e throttle should be set at the maximum speed for wood splitting to reach the horsepower required for the pump.
Page 23: Towing
Operating Instructions NOTE: For operation in wooded areas, obtain a spark arrestor Fire Prevention on page 5 of this manual. IMPORTANT: To extend the life of the hydraulic cylinder avoid bottoming out the wedge plate to the foot piece. To conform with industry safety recommendations the wedge TOWING is log splitter is equipped with pneumatic tires, a Class I coupler the safety chains must be secured to the hitch or bumper of the...
Page 24: Assembly Details/Parts Lists Tank/Engine Assembly
Item # Part # Description Qty. 100103 Tank with Decals 100130 Flat Washer, M8 100128 Hex Nut, Nylock, M8 x 1.25, G8.8 100111 Fitting, 3/4 NPT to 1 in. Tube 100112 Fitting, M 3/4 NPT, M 3/4 NPT 100118 Elbow M 3/4 NPT, F 1/2 NPT 100116 Hydraulic Oil Filter (DHT logo) 100448 Hydraulic Oil Filter (Generic logo) 100137 Hydraulic Hose, 1/2 in.
Page 25: Pump/Engine Assembly
Pump & Engine Assembly Item # Part # Description Qty. 100127 Lock Washer, M8 100128 Hex Nut, Nylock, M8 x 1.25, G8.8...
Page 26 Beam Assembly Item # Part # Description Qty. 100026 Cylinder Assembly, 4 in., F 1/2 NPT 100035 Wedge 100030 Nipple, 1/2 NPT, 1/2 NPT 100029 Elbow, 1/2 NPT, 1/2 Flare Tube 100033 Clevis Pin Assembly, 1 in. OD, w/clips 100181 Flat Washer, M12 100023 Lock Washer, M12...
Page 27: Tongue Assembly
Tongue Assembly Item # Part # Description Qty. 100084 Manual Canister 100445 Fender Washer, M6 100161 Flat Washer, M10 100068 Hex Nut, Nylock, M10 x 1.5, G8.8 100077 Flat Washer, 1/2 in.
Page 28: Warranty & Speci Cations
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