Harbor Freight Tools 40318 Log Splitter User Manual


 
SPECIFICATIONS MODEL # 40318 LOG SPLITTER
Electric Motor: 2 Horsepower
115 Volts, 10 Amps, 1150 Watts
1 Phase, 60 Hertz, 3450 RPM
Power Cord: AWG14, 2’, UL approved, 3-prong
Measured Amperage: 5.5 with no load
6.0 with load
20 at start-up
Maximum Force: 4 Tons (8,000 Lbs.)
Log Size Capacity: 14-1/2”L x 12” diameter
Ram Travel: 12”
Ram Diameter: 1.175”
Hydraulic Oil Capacity: 2.6 Liters
Overall Dimensions: 30-1/2”L x 12”W x 19-1/4” H
Net Weight: 83 Lbs.
FEATURES OF THIS LOG SPLITTER
1. Portable. Small size, light weight and built-in wheels make it easy to deliver this powerful
tool to the work site.
2. Powerful. 4-ton power delivered by a beefy 1.175” hydraulic ram will make short work of
your log splitting task.
3. Electric Powered. Convenient and reliable electric powered hydraulic system avoids the
expense and hassle of maintaining a small gas engine. Just plug it in and start splitting
4. Hydraulic Ram. Powerful hydraulic ram splits logs in a safe controlled manner, without axes,
sledge hammers or wedges.
5. 2-Hand Safety Control. Built-in safety design keeps your hands away from the log and
splitter during operation.
6. Durable Steel Construction. Welded steel construction, and enclosed hydraulic ram make
this a tough, durable tool you’ll use for years.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and cautions, assembly instructions, operating
procedures, maintenance procedures, trouble shooting, parts list, and diagram. Keep your invoice
with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep both this manual
and your invoice in a safe, dry place for future reference.
NOTICE
The Warnings, Cautions, and Instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the operator that
common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this product, but must be
supplied by the operator.
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