Wel-Bilt 365398 Owner's Manual

8-ton manual splitter

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8-Ton Manual 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# 365398

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  • Page 1 8-Ton Manual 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# 365398...
  • Page 2: Intended Use

    Thank you very much for choosing a Wel-Bilt™ product. For future reference, please complete the owner’s record below: Model: _______________ Purchase Date: _______________ Save the receipt, warranty and these instructions. It is important that you read the entire manual to become familiar with this product before you begin using it. This machine is designed for certain applications only.
  • Page 3: Work Area

    WORK AREA • Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can cause accidents. • Keep children and bystanders away while operating a splitter. Distractions can cause you to lose control, so visitors should remain at a safe distance from the work area. Keep the area around log splitter clear of any bystanders to prevent injury from ejected wood pieces.
  • Page 4: Freeing A Jammed Log

    • Split logs in the direction of its growing grain. Do not place a log across the workbench; this is dangerous and may damage the splitter. • Never split two logs at the same time. One of them may be ejected and hit you. •...
  • Page 5 Step 2: Attach hydraulic pump Assemble the hydraulic pump (part # 12) to base by using two inner hex screws M8x16 (part # 14). Note please use inner hex wrench to assemble this pump. Step 3: Attach Base Feet Attach Base Feet (part #22) to bottom of main post near hydraulic pump. One foot per side. Secure each foot using two M10X25 Hex Bolt (part #19) two Ø10 lock washer (part #20) and two M10 Hex Nut (part #21).
  • Page 6 Step 4: Attach Foot Pedal Insert foot pedal (part #5) into hydraulic pump slot. Tighten hex bolt (part #6) to secure the foot pedal to the hydraulic pump. Step 5: Attach Pull Springs Attach each pull spring (part #13) into center hole of foot leg first. Then attach opposite side to splitter workbench (part #11).
  • Page 7: Operation

    OPERATION 1. Cut the logs for splitting to 23 1/4in. or less to fit into the splitter. The wedge can be adjusted to accommodate up to 5 different log lengths (up to 24in. max.). 2. To enable the hydraulic jack ram, pump the foot pedal of the hydraulic pump to raise the splitter workbench.
  • Page 8 To add oil to the hydraulic pump: Note: Refer to the Parts Breakdown to identify parts named below. 1. Remove the pull spring to separate the workbench from hydraulic pump. 2. Use a 6mm inner hex wrench to remove the two cap screws that hold the hydraulic pump to the base.
  • Page 9: Diagram & Parts List

    DIAGRAM & PARTS LIST Page of 11...
  • Page 10 PART # DESC Sleeve With Thread Ring Pressure Spring Foot Pedal Hex Bolt M6x10 Beam Frame Handle Sponge Sleeve Wedge Assembly Workbench Hydraulic Pump Pull Spring Inside Hex Screw M8x16 Wheel Spacer Flat Washer Φ16 Back Ring Φ17 Hex Bolt M10x25 Lock Washer Φ10 Hex Nut M10 Angle Foot...
  • Page 11: Warranty

    WARRANTY One-year limited warranty Distributed by Northern Tool + Equipment Co., Inc. Burnsville, Minnesota 55306-6936 Made in China Page of 11...

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