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Thank You for Purchasing a Split-fire Log Splitter! We appreciate having you as our customer and wish you many years of safe and satisfactory operation with your machine. SPLIT-FIRE SALES INC. 285633 Airport Road Norwich, ON N0J 1P0 Canada 1-877-548-3473 / 519-468-3647...
HOW TO USE YOUR OWNERS MANUAL PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION WARRANTY . SAFETY SAFETY LABLES WOOD HANDLING . OPERATION SAFETY WORKSITE SAFETY SAFETY CHECKLIST OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE BEFORE OPERATION OPERATION . STORAGE TOWING COUPLER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS TOWING YOUR LOG SPLITTER GENERAL PARTS LIST . 18-19 CHECKLIST .
Also “Back” and “Front” will be used. On the self- contained log splitter the “Back” is referred to the engine side and the hitch is the “Front”. On the 3pt hitch log splitter the “Back” in the 3pt mount and the “Front” is the stop on the far end of the splitter.
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Information. Please read all these messages to avoid personal injury and machine damage. The three main messages will start with: WARNING!!!: which suggests, a strong chance of personal injury or death to the operator or bystanders if procedures are ignored. IMPORTANT: which suggests, a strong chance of potential damage to the machine may occur if procedures are...
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION If you ever need to contact your dealer or the manufacture for parts or questions regarding the operation or servicing of the machine, it is important to have the model number as well as all the necessary identification numbers. Using the sample pictures below you can find the necessary number to complete the spaces below.
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ENGINE SERIAL NUMBER FRAME SERIAL NUMBER...
This guarantee is limited to a period of one year from the date of purchase. Replacement of any defective part is free of charge FOB Split-fire sales Inc. If Split-fire requires the parts to be returned to Split-fire, Split-fire will pay for that shipping.
SAFETY LABELS The machine safety labels shown in the section below are very important. They are placed in areas on the machine that draw the attention of the operator to potential safety hazards on the machine. If at any time the stickers are removed, or come off, contact your dealer or the manufacturer immediately for replacement decals.
Keep your log splitter and work area safe for yourself and others. Proper care and safety is your responsibility. NOTE! If your log splitter is equipped with a Honda engine or any other attachments, be sure to read those manuals....Warning:....
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Each time you operate your log splitter, ensure that the handle on the hydraulic valve returns to centre position. Move handle both ways and if it sticks, immediately call the dealer or manufacture for replacement parts.
Worksite Safety Keep area around the log splitter clear from tall grass, debris, tools, and pieces of wood at all times. Operate log splitter on level surface only.
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Do not transport this machine while the motor is running. This may cause permanent damage to your engine. Always disconnect the spark plug when the log splitter is not in use or is being serviced. If your machine is equipped with a log lifter, it is...
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE BEFORE OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Be sure that the knife is free of burrs. If there are burrs on the knife take a sander and lightly go over it sanding the burr into the knife. Do not try to sand the burr out of the knife. Check the sight glass on the reservoir and make sure that the oil is at least half way up the sight glass when the knife is on the backstroke (closest to the engine).
After each use, make sure that the inside of the frame is clean. Special attention should be drawn to the cylinder and slider. Looking from cylinder side of the log splitter you must be able to see light through the four corners of the tube. Wood chips and dirt can fill this up causing very high pressure.
POSI-LOCK COUPLER OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Adjust coupler locking pressure on ball before use. Place handle in locked position with ball in coupler. Tighten locknut against tension spring so that coupler is not loose on ball. Correct adjustment will allow handle to be released with moderate pressure applied to handle.
The hitch coupler and hitch ball should fit snug when locked. Attach your log splitter to your vehicle with the hitch and safety chains. Make sure the safety chains cross under the hitch to prevent the hitch from dropping to the ground should the hitch disconnect.
This may result in reduced splitting power and could cause damage to the log splitter. 6. Keep the working area around the log splitter organized and free of equipment, tools, wood, and debris. Not doing so could result in injury or death.
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How much hydraulic oil goes into the reservoir? On a SS-255 split fire.
I need that in litres or gallons.