Boss EC5T20, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...G INSTRUCTIONS Purchase Date___________________ Serial No ______________________ Dealer________________________________________________________ Boss Industrial Inc 123 Ambassador Drive Suite 123 Naperville IL 60540 USA Phone 800 780 BOSS 2677 Fax 331 472 2976 www boss industrial com Rev 2 ...

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Page 3: ...cerning the machine phone an authorized service dealer or contact us directly Boss Industrial s customer support phone number website and mailing address can be found on this page We want to ensure your complete satisfaction at all times Boss Industrial reserves the right to discontinue change and improve its products at any time without notice or obligation to the purchaser The description and sp...

Page 4: ...eneral Safety 7 Work Area 8 Operation of Log Splitter 8 Maintenance Safety 9 Hydraulic Safety 10 Fire Prevention 10 Assembly Instructions 11 12 Pre Operation Instructions 12 Operating Instructions 13 14 Transportation 14 Storage 14 Maintenance 15 16 Troubleshooting 17 Technical Specifications 18 Exploded Diagram Parts List 19 21 Warranty Information 22 Packing List 23 ...

Page 5: ...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 serious injury or death PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT BEFORE operating this log splitter make sure that you wear safety gear such as goggles or safety glasses steel toed shoes and tight fitting gloves wi...

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Page 7: ... 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 and a face shield when operating this product Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety Wear Gloves Always wear nonslip heavy duty protective gloves when operating this product Wear Safety Footwe...

Page 8: ... if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in property WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed wear a...

Page 9: ...d area could 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 risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is prope...

Page 10: ...chine body Oil reservoir 5 Control handle 6 115v 2hp motor 7 Motor control box 8 On Off switch 9 Electrical cable with plug 10 Oil drain bolt with dipstick 11 Vent plug 12 Towing handle DO NOT touch it during operation 13 Wheel LOG SPLITTER OVERVIEW FIGURE 1 Page 6 ...

Page 11: ...al 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 Make sure your extension cord is in good condition NEVER operate the log splitter when under the influence of alcohol drugs or medication NEVER allow a person who is tired or otherwise not alert to operate...

Page 12: ...ls 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 splitter immediately so that you don t stumble over it ONLY operate the log splitter from the operator zone as shown in the diagram The operator has the safest and most efficient access to the control v...

Page 13: ...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 screws hydraulic fittings and hose clamps are tight NEVER alter your log splitter in any manner under any circumstances Such alterations may cause your log splitter to be unsafe and will void the warranty ALWAYS unpl...

Page 14: ...er 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 the hydraulic tank or reservoir while the log splitter is running The tank could contain hot oil under pressure which could result in serious injury NEVER adjust the hydraulic valve The pressure rel...

Page 15: ...stance Screw on the control handle lever before operation see FIGURE 3 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 personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and cou...

Page 16: ...pturing Refer to the oil tag for further details NOTE Before every operation loosen the hydraulic vent plug Air must flow in and out of the oil tank during operation Failure to loosen the hydraulic vent prior to operation of this product may cause abnormal splitting or the seals in the hydraulic system to blow out Blown seals could cause permanent damage to the log splitter Log preparation Logs sh...

Page 17: ...erienced problems splitting especially hard wood do not continue to push on the control handle for more than 3 seconds Release the control handle at once to avoid damage If the motor stops turn off the motor and then turn it back on again to continue operation l If the log is clipped or jammed on the wedge release the control handle and unplug the power cable immediately Gently knock off the log w...

Page 18: ... heat 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 that all hydraulic fittings are tight to avoid leaking oil NOTE a Never move this machine while the motor is running b Be extra cautious when moving this machine on rugged and rough terrain c Store...

Page 19: ... 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 the log splitter should be changed every 100 hours of use Unplug the log splitter Position the log splitter so that the oil drain bolt is positioned lower than the opposite side of the machine Ensure that the log splitter is tilted to an a...

Page 20: ...rain Oil from Reservoir FIGURE 7 Note Acceptable Oil Fill Level FIGURE 8 Remove the control handle lever and Place Log Splitter In Vertical Position FIGURE 9 Remove U Joint and Refill Oil to Desired Level Page 15 Page 16 ...

Page 21: ...g The Wedge in the Maintenance section Locate leak s Contact the dealer Contact the dealer Change an extension cable of higher A W G Log ram jerks vibrates or does not move Unit is not placed on level ground Lack of hydraulic oil Excessive air in the hydraulic system Log splitter is over forced Reposition the log splitter to ensure that the wheel end of the unit is no higher than the other end Che...

Page 22: ...gth 20 5 in Max splitting diameter 10 in Hydraulic pressure 3500 PSI Cylinder bore 2 2 in Cycle time Feed 9 sec Retract 5 sec Max cylinder stroke 17 in Oil capacity 3 8 L Machine dimensions L W H in 39 5x13 5x20 Machine net weight 117 lbs Tonnage and cycle times may vary dependent upon electricity supply mechanical and environmental conditions TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Page 18 ...

Page 23: ...Page 19 EXPLODED DIAGRAM PARTS LIST Page 19 ...

Page 24: ...ervoir Cover 1 23 730 094 O Seal Ring Ø5 1 1 24 540 537 Vent Plug Zinc M4 10 1 25 750 158 Copper Seal Washer M14 1 1 26 540 333 Oil Dipstick w Oil Drain Bolt Ø5 190 M14 12 1 5 1 27 520 974 Hydraulic Valve 1 28 730 198 O Seal Ring Ø14 2 4 4 29 750 532 Flat Washer Black Oxide M10 2 5 4 30 750 355 Spring Washer Black Oxide M10 3 4 31 720 465 Nut Black Oxide M10 4 32 350 233 Position Shield 1 33 750 5...

Page 25: ...shing 1 69 930 182 Power Cable STJW 3 C 14AWG Ø2 08 1600 1 70 320 812 Front Leg R 2 70 1 320 811 Front Leg L 2 71 740 526 Cross Recess Pan Head Screw Zinc M8 55 4 72 750 638 Flat Washer Zinc M8 1 4 73 720 500 Lock Nut Zinc M8 4 74 750 525 Flat Washer Zinc M10 1 5 2 75 720 678 Snap Head Nut Zinc M10 2 76 320 666 Front Support Bar Bushing Ø13 1 105 1 77 320 563 Front Support Bar Ø10 205 1 78 320 825...

Page 26: ... to the operating instructions as specified in this operator s manual This warranty does not apply to any damage to the product that is the result of improper maintenance 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 BOSS brand product or adversel...

Page 27: ...Page 23 1 Log Splitter 1 Owner s Manual 1 Control handle lever w grip 1 Hex Key 6mm 1 Copper seal washer M14 1 PACKING LIST Page 23 ...

Page 28: ...Page 24 Boss Industrial Inc 123 Ambassador Drive Suite 123 Naperville IL 60540 USA Phone 800 780 BOSS 2677 Fax 331 472 2976 www boss industrial com ...