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Electric Log Splitter
Hercules HPS300
User Manual
[Revision 1.0 November 2017]
READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by
this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
The product is NOT supplied with engine oil, although traces of oil from the manufacturing
process may be present. It is essential to add adequate engine oil of the correct type to the
engine before use – see
Replacing Hydraulic
Oil.
Failure to add engine oil will void the product warranty.
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Summary of Contents for Baumr-AG Hercules HPS300
- Page 1 Electric Log Splitter Hercules HPS300 User Manual [Revision 1.0 November 2017] READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE USE – FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN INJURY, PROPERTY DAMAGE AND MAY VOID WARRANTY. • KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. • Products covered by this manual may vary in appearance, assembly, inclusions, specifications, description and packaging.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Electric Log Splitter - Hercules HPS300 Table of Contents Safety ..............................4 Parts Identification ..........................5 Set-Up ..............................6 Operation ............................7 Working with Logs ........................... 7 Maintenance ............................8 Hydraulic Oil ............................ 8 Troubleshooting ..........................9 Specifications ............................. 9 E&OE... -
Page 3: Safety
Electric Log Splitter - Hercules HPS300 Safety If used correctly, the machine is a powerful, high performance tool. If used improperly or without due precaution, it may represent a hazard. For safe operation, always comply strictly with the safety rules that follow, as well as those found throughout this manual. -
Page 4: Parts Identification
Electric Log Splitter - Hercules HPS300 Parts Identification Figure 1 Name Name Work Table Ram Control Lever Motor Wheels Pump Hydraulic Ram Hydraulic Ram High Pressure Hoses Oil Tank Drag Handle Motor Switch Box Log Supports / Screws ON / OFF Switch... -
Page 5: Set-Up
Electric Log Splitter - Hercules HPS300 Set-Up Refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3. DO NOT ADJUST THE PRESSURE LIMITING SCREW - Maximum pressure is set at the factory and the adjustment screw sealed to prevent over-pressure in the hydraulic system. Unauthorized adjustment of the pressure limiting screw may cause the hydraulic pump or other components to fail and will void warranty.. -
Page 6: Operation
Electric Log Splitter - Hercules HPS300 Operation Refer to Figures 1 and 4. 1. Loosen the oil filler/air bleed screw (8) 2 to 3 turns. This allows air in and out of the oil tank as the ram moves. If the air bleed is not opened, the ram may attempt to return from an extended position due to a vacuum effect in the oil tank. -
Page 7: Maintenance
Electric Log Splitter - Hercules HPS300 Maintenance The following procedures should be performed as and when necessary. Often, a reduction in machine performance indicates that one or more maintenance procedures is required – refer to the Troubleshooting section for additional information. -
Page 8: Troubleshooting
Electric Log Splitter - Hercules HPS300 Troubleshooting The following information may assist in identifying a problem and rectifying it. Note: Some procedures listed here may need to be performed by a qualified service technician. Malfunction Analysis Solution Motor not starting... - Page 9 ©2017 Baumr-AG. All rights reserved. No part of this document, including descriptive content, concepts, ideas, diagrams or images may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, scanning or recording, or any information storage and retrieval system, without express permission or consent from the publisher.
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