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25 TON VERTICAL/HORIZONTAL LOG SPLITTER MODEL NO. 401116MTA 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. LS44-644-0508...
Table of Contents Page(s) Important Safety Information......................... 1-6 Intended Use ......................... 1 Personal Protective Equipment ....................Safety Decals ........................General Safety ........................Preparation of the Log ......................Work Area ........................... Operation of the Log Splitter ....................Repair and Maintenance Safety ..................... Hydraulic Safety ........................
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions and safety information before assembling 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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PART NUMBER: 510105700 LOCATION: TOP, FORWARD SECTION OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PART NUMBER: 52023200 LOCATION: HYDRAULIC TANK LOWER TANK, RIGHT CORNER PART NUMBER: 51018900 LOCATION: TOP OF HYDRAULIC CYLINDER Page 2...
GENERAL SAFETY Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death. EVER NEVER allow children or adults lacking proper instructions and understanding to operate this log splitter. KEEP all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from your work area when operating this log splitter. Only the operator is to be near the log splitter during use.
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 hose and 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).
MPORTANT: BEFORE OPERATING THIS LOG SPLITTER, READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY. BECOME FAMILIAR WITH IT FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY. TO FAIL TO DO SO MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY. DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO OPERATE YOUR LOG SPLITTER WHO HAS NOT READ THIS MANUAL.
STEP 1: The hydraulic reservoir should be kept filled with an SAE 20 hydraulic oil. If hydraulic oil is difficult to obtain, automatic transmission fluid can be substituted and should be used instead of hydraulic oil when temperatures are below 32 degrees.
STEP 4: OPERATION WARNING: ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WHEN OPERATING THIS LOG SPLITTER. DANGER: KEEP HANDS AND FEET CLEAR OF RAM, STRIPPER PLATES AND BASE PLATE AT ALL TIMES. Set up the log splitter in a clear, level area and block the wheels. Make sure that the suction port on the tank is always on the lower side of the log splitter.
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NOTES Model No. ____________________ Serial No. _____________________________ Date of Purchase _______________ Place of Purchase _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ Page 13...
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