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WARNING: Before Performing Any Maintenance, Unplug the Tool from the Power Source!
Changing the Hydraulic Oil
Please refer to Figure 3 on this page, and Parts Diagram on page 10.
1. Make sure the LOG PUSHER (#49) is fully retracted.
2. Carefully unscrew the OIL GAUGE (#10) and remove
it completely.
3. Position a container under the log splitter that will hold
at least 8 quarts of oil. Then tilt the machine to empty the oil
into the container.
4. Tilt the Log Splitter the other way, with the Oil Fill /
Drain Port up. Using a clean funnel, pour in 3 quarts of
Hydraulic Oil. (Be sure to use only clean, high quality
hydraulic oil specifically made for this purpose.)
5. Clean the OIL GAUGE (#10) , and carefully insert it to make sure the oil level is between the two
marks on the dipstick.
6. Clean the OIL GAUGE (#10), OIL SEAL (#12), and O RING OIL SEAL (#11) thoroughly, and
re-install. Be careful not to damage the threads of the aluminum FRONT COVER (#15).
Warning: Be sure to dispose of the dirty oil properly. Take it to your local waste oil recycling
center. Never dump it on the ground or mix it with trash.
Refilling the Hydraulic Oil
1. Periodically check the level of the oil. It must be between the two notches on the Dip Stick. If the
oil level is low, refill using a recommended oil.
Sharpening the Wedge
1. After long periods of operation, and when required; sharpen the wedge using a fine-toothed file and
carefully removing any burrs or flat spots on the edge.
HOW TO FREE A JAMMED LOG
1. Release both controls, so that the LOG PUSHER (#49) will be fully retracted.
2. Insert a triangular wedge of wood under the log, and activate the log pusher to push the wedge
under the jammed log.
3. Repeat this process using progressively larger wedges, until the jammed log is freed.
Warning: Never hammer on the jammed log, or place your hands near the log
when attempting to free it.
Figure 3
Oil Fill/Drain
Port
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THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS DIAGRAM IN THIS
MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER NOR DISTRIBUTOR
MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS
QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO
REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR
EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE
UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE
BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE
ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER
INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.