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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal
injury.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-
tion is required.
REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL
See Figures 12 - 13.
The hydraulic oil in the log splitter needs to be changed
every 150 hours of use.
n Unplug the log splitter.
n Position the log splitter so that the motor end is slightly
higher than the oil drain plug.
n Using an 8 mm hex key, remove the oil drain bolt.
n Drain the hydraulic oil from the oil tank into a four liter
capacity container.
n Once the oil has drained from the oil tank, turn the log
splitter on the end with the wheels.
n Refill the oil tank with fresh hydraulic oil (3.7 quarts or
118 oz.). The following hydraulic oils are recommended:
- SHELL Tellus 22
- MOBIL DTE 11
- ARAL Vitam GF 22
- BP Energol HLP-HM 22
n Place the cleaned dipstick into the oil tank. Remove and
check the oil level.
NOTE: The oil level should be between the two grooves
around the bottom of the dipstick as shown in figure 5.
n Replace oil drain bolt. Tighten securely.
n Dispose old oil at an oil recycling center.
SHARPENING THE WEDGE
After using the log splitter for some time, it may be necessary
to sharpen the wedge. Using a fine-toothed file, smooth any
burrs or crushed areas along the cutting edge.
Fig. 12
Fig. 13
POSITION IN WHICH TO CHECK OIL LEVEL
DRAINING OIL FROM OIL TANK