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H8170/H8171 Hydraulic/Electric Log Splitter
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Assembly
The only assembly required is attaching the sup-
port leg to the splitter assembly.
Components and Hardware Needed: Qty
Carriage Bolts M8-1.25 x 10 .............................. 5
Hex Nut M8-1.25 ................................................ 5
To attach the support leg:
1. Carefully lay the splitter on its side, with the
wiring box facing up.
2. Use the carriage bolts and nuts to secure the
support leg to the splitter body as shown in
Figure 5.
Figure 5. Attaching the support leg.
Te st Ru n
Before you begin operations, do Steps 1–5 below
to make sure your splitter is running properly.
To test run the log splitter:
1. Make sure that all tools and other materials
are cleared away from the machine.
2. Review SECTIONS 1 and 2 (SAFETY and
CIRCUIT REQUIREMENTS) on Pages 15-
8 and connect your machine to the power
source.
3. Turn the air bleed screw clockwise (as you
face the rear of the splitter) until it stops, then
turn it counterclockwise two full turns.
4. Press the ON button in and, while holding it
down, push the hydraulic control lever down.
The ram should move forward, stopping
about 8
3
⁄8" from the splitting wedge.
Note: For your safety, both the ON button
and the hydraulic lever must be engaged to
start the ram moving forward.
5. When the ram stops moving forward, release
both ON button and the control lever. The
motor will stop running and the ram will slide
back to the start position.
—If the ram moves as described in Steps
4–5, then the splitter is working properly
and the test run is complete.
—If the ram does not operate as described,
or if the splitter vibrates excessively or
makes unusual noises, stop using the
splitter immediately, disconnect the split-
ter from the power supply and refer to
Troubleshooting on Page 17 If you still
cannot resolve the problem, contact our
Technical Support at (570) 546-9663.