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SKU 62291 

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5.  Use only accessories that 

are recommended by 

Harbor Freight Tools for your model.  

Accessories that may be suitable for 

one piece of equipment may become 

hazardous when used on another 

piece of equipment.

6.  Stay alert, watch what you are 

doing and use common sense when 

operating this piece of equipment.  

Do not use this piece of equipment 

while tired or under the influence of 

drugs, alcohol or medication.

7.  Do not overreach.  Keep proper 

footing and balance at all times.  

This enables better control of the 

equipment in unexpected situations.

8.  Dress properly.  Do not wear loose 

clothing or jewelry.  Keep hair, 

clothing and gloves away from 

moving parts.  Loose clothes, jewelry 

or long hair can be caught in moving 

parts.

9.  Keep the equipment and surrounding 

area clean at all times.

10.  Use the equipment, accessories, etc., 

in accordance with these instructions 

and in the manner intended for the 

particular type of equipment, taking 

into account the working conditions 

and the work to be performed.  Use 

of the equipment for operations 

different from those intended could 

result in a hazardous situation.

11. 

Moving parts can crush 

and cut hands and fingers.  

Keep hands clear of the 

Ram Plate, Wedge, and 

logs while splitting.

12.  Be thoroughly familiar with all controls 

and with the proper use of the Log 

Splitter.  Know how to stop the Log 

Splitter and relieve system pressure 

quickly if needed.

13.  Make sure all fittings are tight before 

applying pressure.

14.  Be aware of the added length of the 

Log Splitter when transporting.

15.  If a log becomes jammed in the 

Wedge, back off pressure and 

remove log with a pry bar.

16. 

FIGURE A

CORRECT

LOG

ORIENTATION

INCORRECT

LOG

ORIENTATION

This Log Splitter is designed to split 

logs up to 

18” long and 6-1/2” in 

diameter, lengthwise with the grain 

only. (See Figure A.)

17.  Always operate the Log Splitter with 

all safety equipment in place and in 

proper working order, and all controls 

properly adjusted for safe operation.

18.  Always relieve the system pressure 

before inspecting, cleaning, adjusting, 

or repairing the Log Splitter.

19.  WARNING: This product contains 

or, when used, produces a chemi-

cal known to the State of California 

to cause cancer and birth defects or 

other reproductive harm.  (Califor-

nia Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, 

et seq.

)

20.  When spills of fuel or oil occur, they 

must be cleaned up immediately.  

Summary of Contents for 62291

Page 1: ...ce When unpacking make sure that the product is intact and undamaged If any parts are missing or broken please call 1 888 866 5797 as soon as possible Copyright 2014 by Harbor Freight Tools All rights...

Page 2: ...tes a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury NOTICE is used to address practices not related to personal injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is us...

Page 3: ...erent from those intended could result in a hazardous situation 11 Moving parts can crush and cut hands and fingers Keep hands clear of the Ram Plate Wedge and logs while splitting 12 Be thoroughly fa...

Page 4: ...d accessories supplied by the manufacturer with instructions for safe installation and use 26 Use the Log Splitter only in daylight so you can see what you are doing 27 Never attempt to change the hei...

Page 5: ...hen move the Log Splitter Assembly 1 To assemble insert one Jack Handle 3 into each of the sockets on the Ram 9 See Figure 1 above OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION s...

Page 6: ...unterclockwise no more than one full turn to retrieve the Ram See Figure 2 5 Turn Handwheel clockwise until snug 6 When finished store the Log Splitter with the Hand Wheel turned counterclockwise one...

Page 7: ...plitter Split logs left near the Log Splitter are a tripping hazard To Bleed the Log Splitter 1 Extend Ram to its maximum length 2 Remove the Oil Plug 6A and top off oil See Figure 3 below 3 Turn Hand...

Page 8: ...any doubts about your ability to safely service the Log Splitter have a qualified technician service the equipment instead 1 BEFORE EACH USE Inspect the Log Splitter and verify that there are loose or...

Page 9: ...ol valve leak 5 Internally damaged cylinder 1 Move Jack Handles at a faster pace 2 Purge air from Splitter s hydraulic system 3 Have a qualified service technician repair replace control valve 4 Have...

Page 10: ...R 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...

Page 11: ...ew 1 20A O Ring 1 Part Description Qty 21A Bowl Washer 1 22A O Ring 1 23A Cylinder 1 24A Cylinder Washer 1 25A Safety Valve Screw 1 26A Left Socket 1 27A Big Pump Core 1 28A Retainer Ring 1 29A O Ring...

Page 12: ...N LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportat...

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