Powerhorse 66715 Owner's Manual
Powerhorse 66715 Owner's Manual

Powerhorse 66715 Owner's Manual

7-ton horizontal double fly wheel electric log splitter

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7-Ton Horizontal Double Fly Wheel
Electric Log Splitter
Electric Log Splitter
Owner's Manual
WARNING:
Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety
precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Item #66715
READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 Electric Log Splitter Owner’s Manual WARNING: Read carefully and understand all ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS before operating. Failure to follow the safety rules and other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury. Item #66715 READ & SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...
  • Page 2 Thank you very much for choosing a Powerhorse™ product! For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Serial Number/Lot Date Code: ________________________________ Purchase Date: ____________________________________________ Save the receipt, warranty, and this manual. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Intended Use ............................4 Packaging Contents ..........................4 Technical Specifications ........................4 Important Safety Information ....................... 4 Specific Operation Warnings ....................... 6 Safety and Product Labels ........................7 Main Parts of Log Splitter ........................8 Assembly Instructions .......................... 8 Before Each Use ..........................
  • Page 4: Intended Use

    Intended Use The Powerhorse 7-Ton Horizontal Double Fly Wheel Electric Log Splitter is designed for splitting logs with speed. The unit is small, portable, lightweight, and has built-in-wheels making it easy to deliver this powerful tool to the work site.
  • Page 5 ⚠WARNING WORK AREA SAFETY • Inspect the work area before each use. Keep work area clean, dry, free of clutter, and well-lit. Cluttered, wet, or dark work areas can result in injury. Using the product in confined work areas may put you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts. •...
  • Page 6: Specific Operation Warnings

    before using. • Disconnect the power/air supply from the product and place the switch in the locked or off position before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. •...
  • Page 7: Safety And Product Labels

    Safety and Product Labels Reference Description Quantity General/Pinch Point Warning Decal Moving Parts Hazard Warning Decal Spec Decal Motor Spec Decal Logo Decal Notice Decal Page 7 of 20...
  • Page 8: Main Parts Of Log Splitter

    Main Parts of Log Splitter Part Number Description Quantity Wheels Electric motor Switch Safety handle Control handle Log ram Log cradle Wedge Support legs Assembly Instructions Step 1: Supporting Foot Assembly Attach the supporting foot to the frame using the M6x12 screw, gasket 6, and the M8 nut. Page 8 of 20...
  • Page 9 Step 2:Adjustable Support Pole Assembly Assemble the #10 adjustable support pole using the #9 adjustable brace base, the #7 gasket 8, and the #8 gasket for axle 8. Attach the #3 wheel to the #48 frame using the #3 wheel, the #2 gasket for axle 13, and #41 wheel cover.
  • Page 10: Before Each Use

    Step 4: Handle Bar Assembly Assemble the hand bar using the handle bar, the M6 Nut, and the M6×30 screw. Reset the spring (#27) and connect it with the ring (#5). Before Each Use ⚠WARNING • Always wear the proper protective equipment including ANSI Z87.1 compliant eye protection, steel toed boots, and snug fitting gloves without drawstrings or loose cuffs.
  • Page 11 • Never split more than one log at the same time. • Never put the log vertically onto the log splitter. • Do not operate the log splitter in rain or wet areas. 1. The machine should be kept in a horizontal position when operating. 2.
  • Page 12 3. The pole should support the floor while operating. • Splitting: All logs should be no longer than 20 inches. • Do not place your hands on the ends of the log when loading the log splitter. See Figure 1. •...
  • Page 13 • Make sure both ends of the log you are splitting are cut square. This will prevent the log from sliding out of position while under pressure (Figure 3). ⚠WARNING • As the log is being split, DO NOT reach forward and attempt to catch the split wood. Let it fall to the ground.
  • Page 14: After Each Use

    2. With one hand on the lever and the other hand clear of the machine, pull the control handle fully forward (toward the log) until the log is split (Figure 5). 3. Release the lever as soon as the log is split to allow the ram to return. Continuing to hold the lever at the end of the stroke puts unnecessary stress on the rack teeth.
  • Page 15: Maintenance

    1. Pull the plug. 2. Clean up the log splitter after splitting logs. Make sure there won’t be any jams for future use. 3. Store the log splitter in a dry place. This is to prevent the surface from becoming corroded. 4.
  • Page 16: Parts Diagram

    Failure Possible Cause Corrective Action The maximum log Logs exceeds permitted dimensions or the wood is too hard for the length is 20" with a capacity of the machine. maximum diameter of 12" for the splitter. Clean beam of build- Rack returning Check for wood chips or debris between ram and rail.
  • Page 17: Parts List

    Parts List Part# Part Description Qty. Part# Part Description Qty. Gasket Φ10×Φ40×4 Axle cover Gasket for axle 13 Large pulley Wheel Hexagon nut M8 Wheel frame Damping rubber mat Rings M6 Frame Lock Nut M8 Hex Bolt M10x35 Gasket 8 Philips screw M5x8 Gasket for axle Φ8 Wheel cover fixer...
  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts • For replacement parts and technical questions, please call Customer Service at 1-800-222-5381. • Not all product components are available for replacement. The illustrations provided are a convenient reference to the location and position of parts in the assembly sequence. •...
  • Page 19: Limited Warranty

    Northern Tool and Equipment Company, Inc. ("We'' or "Us'') warrants to the original purchaser only ("You'' or "Your") that the Powerhorse product purchased will be free from material defects in both materials and workmanship, normal wear and tear excepted, for a period of two years from date of purchase.
  • Page 20 Distributed by: Northern Tool & Equipment Company, Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306 www.northerntool.com Made in China Page 20 of 20...

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