TABLE OF CONTENTS POWERTEK ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS…………………………………………………………...….2, 3 DO BE CAREFUL……………………………………………………………………………….4 PARTS LIST V-SERIES………………………………………………………………………...5 PARTS BREAKDOWN V-SERIES…………………………………………………………….6 PARTS LIST VS-SERIES……………………………………………………………………….7 PARTS BREAKDOWN VS-SERIES…………………………………………………………...8 GETTING STARTED…………………………………………………………………………...9 GENERAL DESCRIPTION………...…………………………………………………….9 LOG SPLITTER PREPERATION………………………………………………………..9 SAFETY…………………………………………………………………………….……….10-12 TRAINING………………………………………………………………………………10 PREPARATION……………………………………………………………………...….11 TRANSPORTATION……………………………………………………………………11 OPERATION…………………………………………………………………………….11 MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE…………………………………………………….12 LUBRICATION & FUEL……………………………………………………………….…13-14 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE………………………………………………………………..13...
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS POWERTEK PowerTek Inc. - Vertical LOG SPLITTERS Shipped Partially Assembled OWNER/OPERATOR'S INFORMATION FOR POWERTEK LOG SPLITTER RESPONSIBILITY IT IS THE OPERATORS RESPONSIBILITY TO: 1. Carefully read and understand the entire Operation & Maintenance Manual along with the Assembly Instructions.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONTINUED) POWERTEK BEFORE EACH USE DO THE FOLLOWING: 1. Make sure all bolts, fittings, and hoses are tight. If fittings are not tight, log splitter will not function properly. 2. Make sure you have read the all safety and start up procedures in the Operation and Maintenance Manual.
DO BE CAREFUL POWERTEK ! CAUTION DO NOT OPERATE THIS LOG SPLITTER UNTIL YOU HAVE AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATING AND SAFEY INSTRUCTIONS. FAILURE TO READ AND FOLLOW OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CAN RESUST IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH TO YOURSELF AND/OR OTHERS...
SAFETY POWERTEK GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION 1. TRAINING A. Read and understand the Operation & Maintenance Manual and all safety instructions before attempting to use this log splitter. B. Do not allow anyone to operate log splitter who has not read the Operation & Maintenance Manual and safety instructions or has not been instructed for safe use of the log splitter.
SAFETY POWERTEK GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED) 2. PREPARATION A. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the proper use of the log splitter. B. Always wear safety shoes or heavy boots. (No sneakers). C. Always wear safety glasses or goggles with side shields and hearing protection when operating the log splitter.
SAFETY POWERTEK GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED) 4. OPERATION (CONTINUED) I. Do not run engine in an enclosed area. Exhaust gas contains carbon monoxide, an odorless and deadly poisonous gas. J. When loading the log splitter, place your hands on the sides of the log. Never place your hands or any part of your body between a log and any part of the log splitter.
LUBRICATION, OIL & FUEL POWERTEK GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION (CONTINUED) 6. LUBRICATION, OIL & FUEL 1. A written record should be kept to log hours of use. 2. Motor oil in the crankcase of the engine and fuel specifications should be followed from the engine manufactures manual supplied with the unit.
CONTROLS POWERTEK 6. LUBRICATION OIL & FUEL (CONTINUED) To change the hydraulic oil, please see service tips page 3, # 2. Stop engine. Drain oil from reservoir. When oil from reservoir has emptied out, remove front and rear hose and manually push ram in toward cylinder.
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OWNERS INFORMATION POWERTEK Additional or replacement manuals may be obtained from your local PowerTek distributor. When log splitter is received, complete the following record. MODEL/SERIAL NUMBER: ____________________________ DATE OF PURCHASE: _________________________ WHERE PURCHASED: _________________________ Always mention the machine's model and serial number when ordering or writing about parts.
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PowerTek Inc. reserves the right to make changes upon PowerTek Inc.'s products without imposing any obligation upon PowerTek Inc. to install the same on a product manufactured prior to the change. PowerTek Inc. makes no other warranties, representations or promises other than those set forth herein.
Failure to do so shall result in the denial of the warranty claim. D. Any warranty payments by PowerTek Inc. will be paid by credit memo to the distributor, dealer. E. All warranty claims, which are denied, will be returned with a reason for denial.
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