Log Splitter. Owner/Operator Manual. Models HCWP1-26

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1 Log Splitter Owner/Operator Manual Models HCWP1-26

2 SAFETY SAFETY WARNING SYMBOL SAFETY RULES SPECIFICATIONS CONTROLS AND FEATURES OPERATION THE MANUAL Before operation of unit, carefully and completely read your manual. The contents will provide you with an understanding of safety instructions and controls during normal operation and maintenance. TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION WARNING: Improper assembly or adjustments can cause serious injury. Before Attempting to Operate Your Unit: 1. Make sure all assembly has been properly completed. 2. Understand all Safety Precautions provided in the manuals. 3. Review control functions and operation of the unit. Do not operate the unit unless all controls function as described in this manual. 4. Review recommended lubrication, maintenance and adjustments. 1

3 WARNING: This splitting machine is capable of crushing or amputating body parts. Failure to observe the safety instructions in the manuals and on decals could result in serious injury or death. Tragic accidents can occur if the operator is not alert to the presence of children. Never assume that children will remain where you last saw them. Stop engine and allow moving parts to stop before leaving operator s position. SAFETY ALERTS Look for these symbols to point out important safety precautions. They mean: Attention! Personal Safety Is Involved! Become Alert! Obey The Message! The safety alert symbol is used in decals and with this manual. Understand the safety message. It contains important information about personal safety. SAFETY NOTATIONS NOTE: General reference information for proper operation and maintenance practices. IMPORTANT: Specific procedures or information required to prevent damage to unit or attachment. 1. DANGER! Read the operator s manual. Keep children and others away from unit while operating. Only one person should operate the log splitter and load the logs. DANGER: IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, WILL RESULT in death or serious injury. WARNING: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, COULD RESULT in death or serious injury. CAUTION: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION! If not avoided, MAY RESULT in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. 2

4 Keep hands away from moving parts. Moving parts can crush or cut. 4. DANGER! Keep hands away from moving parts. Moving parts can crush or cut. Operate the log splitter on level surfaces. Stay off slopes and slippery surfaces. OL0710 Always wear eye and hearing protection. Hold logs on sides when loading. Keep hands and feet away from cylinder, wedge, and partially split logs. Never place hands or any part of the body between a log and any part of the log splitter. Do not split logs against the grain. Split logs end to end in the direction of the grain only. 2. WARNING! 3. WARNING! To prevent serious injury or death from escaping hydraulic fluid: ALWAYS keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles which eject hydraulic fluid under pressure. Escaping hydraulic fluid can puncture skin and cause blood poisoning. OL0480 No smoking, No sparks, No flames. Never fill fuel tank when engine is running, hot or unit is indoors. Never overfill fuel tank. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. 3

5 SAFETY RULES If unit is to be used by someone other than original purchaser; loaned, rented or sold, ALWAYS provide this manual and any needed safety training before operation. Only the user can prevent and is responsible for accidents or injuries occurring to themselves, other people or property. Read, understand, and follow all instructions in the manual and on the machine before starting. Understand: How to operate all controls The functions of all controls How to STOP in an Emergency ALWAYS remove spark plug wire from spark plug before inspecting or working on this unit. Inspect unit before each use for: missing or damaged decals and shields. Replace or repair as needed. Before starting engine ensure that control lever is in neutral position. Keep children, people, and pets away. Be alert and shut off unit if anyone enters work area. Keep children under watchful care of a responsible adult. NEVER allow children to operate or play on or near unit. Keep operator zone clear of all split logs and debris. Operate unit only when there is sufficient light to clearly see work area. Only trained adults may operate unit. Training includes being familiar with controls and actual operation. Many accidents occur when more than one person operates the log splitter. If a helper is assisting in loading logs to be split, never operate the controls until the helper is clear of the area. NEVER operate unit after or during the use of medication, drugs or alcohol. NEVER allow anyone to operate this unit when their alertness or coordination is impaired. Wear adequate safety shoes and protective gloves. DO NOT wear loose clothing or jewelry and tie back hair that may get caught in moving parts. Protect eyes, face and head from objects that may be thrown from unit. Wear appropriate hearing protection. Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating. ALWAYS keep hands away from all moving parts during operation. Moving parts can cut or crush body parts. ALWAYS keep hands away from all pinch points. Operate unit only when standing in operator zone. Unit stabilizers must be extended before starting unit. DO NOT touch unit parts which might be hot from operation. Allow parts to cool before attempting to maintain, adjust or service. ALWAYS stop unit and allow moving parts to stop before leaving operator zone. Do not leave running unit unattended. DO NOT operate in the rain or in wet or damp locations. Assure that operator zone is free or debris and provides good footing. Know the weight of logs. Limit logs to those you can safely control and the unit can safely handle. Do not use log splitter for any purpose other than splitting logs. Do not move the unit up or down a hill by hand. Use a tow vehicle with suitable braking system. Use extra care when towing unit. DO NOT exceed 45 mph (72.4 kph). Safety chains MUST be attached to vehicle when towing unit. NEVER allow anyone to ride on the unit. NEVER transport cargo on the log splitter Check local, state and federal laws before towing. Any modifications required to meet these laws are the responsibility of the purchaser. ALWAYS stop engine, lock beam in horizontal position and close fuel shut-off valve when transporting unit. Keep unit free of leaves and other debris. DO NOT spray water to clean unit. 4

6 ALWAYS keep protective structures, guards, and panels in good repair, in place and securely fastened. NEVER modify or remove safety devices. Stop and inspect equipment if there is an unusual vibration. Repair, if necessary, before restarting. Never make adjustments or repairs without first disconnecting the spark plug wire. Keep all hardware properly tightened. Maintain or replace safety and instruction labels, as necessary. Use only attachments or accessories designed for your unit. Check attachment components frequently. If worn or damaged, replace with manufacturer s recommended parts. This product is equipped with an internal combustion engine. DO NOT use on or near any unimproved, forest covered or brush covered land unless the exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable local, state or federal laws. A spark arrester, if used, must be maintained in effective working order by the operator. DO NOT run engine in an enclosed area. Always provide good ventilation. Fumes from engine exhaust can cause injury or death. Fuel is highly flammable and its vapors are explosive. Handle with care. Use an approved fuel container. No smoking, No sparks, No flames. ALWAYS allow engine to cool before servicing. NEVER fill fuel tank when engine is running or hot from operation. NEVER fill or drain fuel tank indoors. Replace fuel cap securely and clean up spilled fuel. Never fill fuel containers inside a vehicle or on a truck or trailer bed with a plastic liner. Always place containers on the ground away from your vehicle before filling. Keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the fuel tank or container opening at all times until fueling is complete. Do not use a nozzle lockopen device. If fuel is spilled on clothing, change clothing immediately. NEVER store fuel inside where there is an open flame, such as a water heater. HYDRAULIC FLUID can result in severe burns. Fluid in hydraulic system can penetrate skin and result in serious injury or death. Be sure to stop the engine and relieve hydraulic pressure before doing any work on hydraulic parts. Keep body and hands away from pin holes or nozzles which expel hydraulic fluid when under pressure. Use paper or cardboard, not hands, to search for leaks. Ensure all hydraulic fluid connections are tight and all hydraulic hoses and lines are in good condition before applying pressure to system. FOREIGN FLUID INJECTED INTO BODY can result in gangrene. Fluid must be surgically removed within a few hours by a doctor familiar with this form of injury. Do not adjust the pressure settings on the hydraulic pump or valve. ALWAYS maintain unit in safe operating condition. Damaged or worn out muffler can cause fire or explosion. Disconnect unit from tow vehicle before using. Use wheel chocks to prevent movement of unit during operation. Logs should be cut with square ends before placing on splitter. When placing logs on unit position hands on sides (bark side) of logs and not on the ends. Never place hands or any part of the body between a log and any part of the log splitter. Do not attempt to stabilize logs with legs or feet while operating. Moving parts can cut off or crush body parts. Do not split more than one log at a time unless the cylinder has been fully extended and a second log is needed to complete the separation of the first log. Position logs against end plate grips before operating hydraulic cylinder. Split logs end to end in the direction of the grain, not against the grain. Keep fingers and hands away from cracks in logs while splitting. These can quickly close and pinch or crush body parts. On logs that are not square place the longest portion of the log closest to the beam and the most square end against the splitter wedge. Use only your hand to operate the control lever. 5

7 Operator Manual of Splitter 1. The Technical Parameters of HCWP1-26T 1.1 The Max Splitting Force: 26T+/-10% 1.2. Max Pressure : 24MPa 1.3. Max Log Length: 106+/-2cm 1.4. Max Log Diameter: 45cm 1.5. Forwarding Speed:5.1cm/s 1.6. Reverse Speed:8.2cm/s 2. The Parameters of Motor 2.1. Motor Power: 3000W P Voltage: 3 seat plug;~400v ;50Hz 2.3. Motor Rotation: Counterclockwise(According to the arrow, Figure 1) Motor Rotation Figure 1 6

8 7 3. Controls and Features (Figure 2& Figure 3) Picking up handle Splitting control lever Wood pushing base Drag wood plate Front jack stand Wheel Support wheel assembly Wood picking up shovel Fuel tank Figure 2 Thrust ring Push rod Set screws Shifting fork Figure 3 4 Operation 4.1. Start the motor, the wood pushing base will automatically fall back to the limited or setting

9 position The log will be transported to the the proper location of the splitter when wood picking up shovel back to the limited position. The working of wood picking up shovel is controlled by packing up handle,wood picking up shovel will be in the quiescent state when the handle in the natural position. Pushing the handle inside(opposite of operator),the shovel is going up,the shovel will stop when the handle in the middle position. Pushing the handle outside,the shovel will go down automatically until to ground When push the both splitting control lever to outside,the wood pushing base will go forward, log splitter is running If the log is not longer enough,the wood pushing base can move little front then stop the motor, loose the set screws of thrust ring by hex wrench, fix again after change the position of trust ring, then can decide the reverse location of pushing base. 5 Adjustment of wood picking up shovel and drag wood plate(figure 4 & figure 5) 5.1. When need to move the splitter,rising picked up the shovel,use one or two valve retainer to lock the shovel for keeping away of ground. valve retainer can locked by butterfly nuts.then shake the handle of support wheel assembly to make the 2 jack stands leave from the ground, now you can move the splitter If want to move the log splitter for long distance, drag the plate to be rotated 90 degree, then fix it, and move the 2 jack stand and support wheel assembly to the higher position and fix as well. Limit board Limit board Figure 4 Butterfly nut 8

10 Figure 5 6. Safety Tips Please keep away from the wood picking up shovel while operating, prohibition of keeping the foot under the shovel to avoid the injury. 9