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MODEL NO : LMLS22T, LMLS37T LawnMaster Log Splitter Owner’s Manual ASSEMBLY & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This safety alert symbol identifies important safety messages in this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information may result in serious injury or death.
Table of Contents Page(s) Important Safety Information............................Intended Use..............................1 Personal Protective Equipment........................Safety Decals..............................General Safety..............................3 Preparation of the Log............................ Work Area.................................3 Operation of the Log Splitter......................... Repair and Maintenance Safety........................Hydraulic Safety.............................. Fire Prevention..............................Towing Safety..............................Assembly Instructions..............................Parts Breakdown Illustrations............................
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assem- bling or operating this log splitter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this log splitter who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a log splitter can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly.
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LOCATION: BOTH STRIPPER PLATES AND CYLINDER LOCATION: HYDRAULIC TANK LOWER TANK, RIGHT CORNER LOCATION: TOP OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER Page 2...
GENERAL SAFETY Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death. ALWAYS read the operator’s manual before operation. It is located in the plastic canister on the tongue. NEVER allow children to operate this log splitter. NEVER allow adults lacking proper instructions and understanding to operate this log splitter.
KNOW how to stop the log splitter and disengage the controls before operating it. NEVER place hands or feet between the log and splitting wedge during forward or reverse stroke. Serious injury or death could result. NEVER straddle or step over the log splitter during operation. NEVER reach or bend over the log splitter to pick up a log.
HYDRAULIC SAFETY The hydraulic system of your log splitter requires careful inspection along with the mechanical parts. Be sure to replace frayed, kinked, cracked or otherwise damaged hydraulic hoses or hydraulic components. NEVER check for leaks of hydraulic fluid with your hand. Fluid escaping from a small hole can be almost invisible. Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate skin causing serious personal injury or even death.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This log splitter is equipped with an internal combustion engine and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass-covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local or state laws (if any). If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in efffective working order by the operator.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS NOTE: This log splitter was partially assembled at the factory. Refer to the drawings and parts list should it become necessary to disassemble the unit for repair or replacement of parts ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 401611R0 Beam Assembly 40127500 Beam Lock Assembly...
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STEP 3: Attach the tongue assembly (5) to the tank assembly (1) using two 1/2” NC x 4-1/2” hex cap bolts (2), two 1/2” lock washers (3) and two and two 1/2” hex nuts (4). Tighten. ITEM NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY.
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STEP 5: Connect the end of the 1/2” ID x 44” hydraulic pressure hose (1) coming from the fitting on the pump to the fitting on the valve. See illustrations below. STEP 6: Slide one hose clamp on the end of the 3/4” x 44” hydraulic return hose (2 ) that comes from the fitting on the filter.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before operating this log splitter. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do not allow anyone to operate this log splitter who has not read this manual. As with all power equipment, a log splitter can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly.
CAUTION: TURN FUEL SHUT OFF VALVE TO THE “OFF” POSITION PRIOR TO TOWING.FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN FLOODING THE ENGINE. NOTE: The engine maximum governed speed is preset at the factory at 3600 RPM no load speed. When splitting wood the throttle should be set at the maximum speed to develop the horsepower required for the pump.
IMPORTANT NOTICE We, the manufacturer, reserve the right to change the product and/or specifications in this manual without notification. The manual is for information usage only and the pictures and drawings depicted herein are for reference only. Warranty Repair and Service Steelfort warrants to the original purchaser that this product will be free from defects in material and workmanship beginning on the date of purchase by the end user according to the following schedule when used as intended and under normal service and conditions for personal use.
SPECIFICATIONS Engine 6.5HP/13HP/15HP Lifan Engine Pump Two-Stage, 16 GPM Cylinder 4/5/5.5 in. Diameter x 24 in. Stroke Valve Auto-Return 22/37 Tons Maximum Splitting Force Maximum Log Length 26 in. Cycle Time* 12 Seconds Wheels 4.80 x 8 in. Wedge 7 in. High with Spreader Wings Beam Size 6 in.