Boss Industrial ES5T20, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...ING INSTRUCTIONS Purchase Date___________________ Serial No ______________________ Dealer________________________________________________________ Boss Industrial Inc 1864 High Grove Lane Unit 116 Nape...

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Page 3: ...ral Safety 7 Work Area 8 Operation of the Log Splitter 8 Maintenance Safety 9 Hydraulic Safety 10 Fire Prevention 10 Assembly Instructions 11 12 Pre Operation Instructions 12 Operating Instructions 13...

Page 4: ...nt safety information may result in serious injury or death INTENDED USE NEVER use this log splitter for any purpose other than splitting wood It is designed for this use only Any other use can cause...

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Page 6: ...To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Face Ear Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields earplugs a...

Page 7: ...roduct to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical replacement parts WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you re...

Page 8: ...d cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the...

Page 9: ...ort legs log holder 4 Machine body Oil reservoir 5 Control handle 6 115v motor 7 Motor control box 8 On Off switch 9 Electrical cable with plug 10 Oil drain bolt with dipstick 11 Vent plug 12 Handle 1...

Page 10: ...rical shock by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces For example pipes radiators ranges refrigerator enclosures KEEP guards in place and in good working order USE the proper extension cord Ma...

Page 11: ...s or pieces of wood on the tool while it is in operation ONLY operate your log splitter in daylight or under good artificial light ALWAYS keep the work area clean Remove split wood around your log spl...

Page 12: ...even if you are leaving the log splitter for a short period of time NEVER operate your log splitter when it is in poor mechanical condition or in need of repair Periodically check that all nuts bolts...

Page 13: ...r medical treatment is not administered immediately ALWAYS be sure to relieve all pressure by shutting off the motor and moving the control handle back to stop position NEVER remove the vent plug from...

Page 14: ...please call 1 800 780 2677 for assistance WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious pe...

Page 15: ...repel the air Do not move the splitter while the vent plug is loosened as the hydraulic fluid could spill out Air must flow in and out of the oil tank during operation to prevent the seals in the hydr...

Page 16: ...you experienced problems splitting especially hard wood do not continue to push on the control handle for more than 5 seconds Release the control handle at once to avoid damage If the motor stops turn...

Page 17: ...eat up and could damage the tool This machine can fit in most vehicles for transportation Ensure that the splitter is properly secured before the vehicle is in motion Ensure vent plug is tightened and...

Page 18: ...ade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal operating conditions Therefore no further lubrication is required on the bearings REPLACING HYDRAULIC OIL See FIGURES 6 7 8 9 The hydraulic oil in t...

Page 19: ...Page 16 FIGURE 6 Drain Oil from Reservoir FIGURE 7 Note Acceptable Oil Fill Level FIGURE 8 Place Log Splitter In Vertical Position FIGURE 9 Remove U Joint and Refill Oil to Desired Level...

Page 20: ...harpening The Wedge in the Maintenance section Locate leak s Contact the dealer Contact the dealer Log ram jerks vibrates or does not move Unit is not placed on level ground Lack of hydraulic oil Exce...

Page 21: ...AWG 2 08mm Max splitting force 5 ton Max splitting length 20 5 in Max splitting diameter 10 in Hydraulic pressure 3000 PSI Cylinder bore 2 2 in Cycle time Feed 9 sec Retract 5 sec Max cylinder stroke...

Page 22: ...Page 19 EXPLODED DIAGRAM PARTS LIST...

Page 23: ...irt Proof Ring 1 22 540 853 Front Reservoir Cover 1 23 730 094 O Seal Ring 6 1 1 24 540 537 Vent Plug M4 10 1 25 750 158 Copper Seal Washer M14 1 1 26 540 333 Oil Dipstick w Oil Drain Bolt 1 27 520 97...

Page 24: ...930 511 Cable Bushing 1 69 930 182 Power Cable STJW 3 C 14AWG 2 08 1600 1 70 740 526 Cross Recess Pan Head Screw M8 55 4 71 320 812 Front Leg 2 72 750 638 Flat Washer M8 1 4 73 750 834 Spring Washer...

Page 25: ...or to any product that has been altered or modified The warranty does not extend to repairs made necessary by normal wear or by the use of parts or accessories which are either incompatible with the...

Page 26: ...Page 23 1 Log Splitter 1 Owner s Manual 1 Copper Seal for Oil Drain Bolt 1 Hex Wrench PACKING LIST...

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Page 28: ...Page 25 Boss Industrial Inc 1864 High Grove Lane Unit 116 Naperville IL 60540 USA Phone 800 780 BOSS 2677 Fax 331 472 2976 www boss industrial com...