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  • Page 1 Operating and Maintenance Instructions Keep for future reference RT400 Log Splitter 1
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index INDEX............................2 LABELS…………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 SAFETY ............................4 COUPLING/ UNCOUPLING AND TOWING……………………………………………………………5 MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE TOW HITCH…………………………6 QUICK GUIDE..........................7 IN DEPTH INSTRUCTIONS......................8 WARRANTY INFORMATION......................13 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS…………………………………………………………………………14 CONTACT DETAILS........................15 WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM...................16 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY……………………………………………………………………………..17
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  • Page 3: Safety

    Safety OXDALE PRODUCTS REQUIRES THAT ANYONE OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THE LOG SPLITTER SHALL READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL SAFETY , OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA CONTAINED IN THIS USER MANUAL BEFORE USING THE LOG SPLITTER. The log splitter is powered by a Honda Engine. A copy of the Honda owner’s manual should accompany this instruction manual.
  • Page 4 Safety labels & decals The RT400 log splitter should have the following labels attached. If any safety decals are missing or illegible they should be immediately replaced. • The following safety decals: • The following warning notices: WARNING!   "Danger!  Keep  clear  of  moving  parts!“  ...
  • Page 5: Coupling/ Uncoupling And Towing

    • Oxdale   P roducts   L td   i s   a ware   o f   t he   n ew   r egulations   ( commencing   O ctober   2 012)   r equiring   n ew  ...
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  • Page 7: Quick Guide

    Quick Guide Before first use Before the log splitter can be used for the first time. • Fill the engine with engine oil. • Fill the engine with petrol. • Fill the hydraulic oil tank. • Ram collar to be greased. •...
  • Page 8: In Depth Instructions

    In-depth instructions. Before first use. Fill the engine with engine oil and petrol The log splitter has to be supplied / shipped without any oil installed. Before the engine can be started for the first time it needs to be filled with engine oil and petrol.
  • Page 9 Operating Instructions The log splitter is designed for splitting logs only. It can handle logs no bigger than 450mm high and having a diameter no bigger than 900mm and no smaller than 75mm diameter. Only persons competent to do so and having read in full this manual should use this log splitter. Before using the log splitter each time carry out a visual inspection and repair any damage before use.
  • Page 10 Lowering the handle will lift the wedge. Pick your log to be split; the log should have been cut square at both ends. This is very important as it will reduce the chance that the log will slip. Position the log under the wedge with the point of the wedge in the centre of the log.
  • Page 11 Post Operating Checks & Maintenance Instructions At the end of each day’s work the unit should be cleaned. The removal of wood chips etc from the unit is advisable as well as removing contaminated grease for the wedge collar. Sharpen the wedge as and when required;...
  • Page 12 Greasing. Keep the collar guide of the unit well-greased, this will help the log splitter run more smoothly. Grease the collar guide 12
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  • Page 13: Warranty Information

    All warranty claims are on a return to manufacturer basis. Pressure adjustments to the valves must only be carried out by Oxdale authorized dealers. All Oxdale products have a full 12 months warranty, please ensure that you fill in the warranty page and return immediately.
  • Page 14: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications – RT400 Model number Log Splitter Log Splitter Ram Weight 130kg Max pressure 4780 psi / 330 Bar Hitch Type 50mm Ball hitch Ram Bore diameter 60mm Ram Stroke 400mm Noise Ram rod diameter 40mm Honda GX200 Saturn Group 2 E-10-N...
  • Page 15: Contact Details

    Contact details. Oxdale Products can be contacted using the details below, these details can also be used for or- dering spare parts. Oxdale Products Units 20-21, Foxwood Road, Off Sheepbridge Lane, Chesterfield, S41 9RF T el:-01246 529020 Fax:-01246 812722 Mobile:-07813 111885 Email:- sales@oxdaleproducts..co.uk...
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  • Page 17: Warranty Registration Form

    Post Code ………………………………………………………………………… T el No ………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………… Email ………………………………………………………………………… Serial No ………………………………………………………………………… Model No …………………………………RT400…………………………… Date of Purchase………………………………………………………………………… Please ensure that all details are correct and return to Oxdale Products Units 20-21, Foxwood Road, Off Sheepbridge Lane, Chesterfield, S41 9RF...