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SAFETY DECALS

Part Number: LBL4178
Description: All General Warnings Decal
Location: Back of Hydraulic Reservoir

Part Number: LBL4179
Description: Towing Warning Decal
Location: Tongue Near Trailer Hitch Coupler

Part Number: LBL4180
Description: Coupler Operating Instructions Decal
Location: Tongue Near Trailer Hitch Coupler

Part Number: LBL4183
Description: Wedge Cutting Hazard Decal
Location: Beam

Part Number: LBL4184
Description: Pinch Point Warning Decal
Location: Beam

Part Number: LBL4185
Description: Tilting Beam Decal
Location: Beam

Part Number: LBL4182
Description: Fuel Line Caution Decal
Location: Rear Side of Reservoir, Left of Engine

Part Number: LBL4181
Description: Do Not Touch Leaks Warning Decal
Location:  Hydraulic Cylinder

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE RULES CAN CAUSE TRAILER TO DETACH WHILE TOWING AND MAY 

RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.

DO NOT EXCEED WEIGHT CAPACITY OF BALL OR LOAD LIMITS STAMPED ON COUPLER.

ALWAYS USE SAFETY CHAINS WHEN TOWING.

ALWAYS CHECK THAT THE COUPLER HANDLE IS LOCKED BEFORE TOWING.

ALWAYS USE THE CORRECT BALL SIZE THAT IS STAMPED ON COUPLER.

ALWAYS ADJUST COUPLER LOCKING PRESSURE ON BALL BEFORE USE.

CHECK COUPLER TIGHTNESS BEFORE TOWING AND AFTER TOWING 50 MILES.

ALWAYS CHECK COUPLER AND BALL FOR DAMAGE BEFORE TOWING. REPLACE IF DAMAGED.

AVOID SHARP TURNS AND STEEP VERTICAL ANGLES WHEN TOWING TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO 

COUPLER OR ITS COMPONENTS.

WARNING

!

LBL4179

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

1) Before using, adjust coupler locking pressure on ball. Put handle in 

locked position with ball in coupler. Tighten locknut against tension 

spring so that coupler is firmly on ball. The proper adjustment 

allows handle to be released with moderate pressure.

2) Pull up on coupler handle to open and place coupler over ball. 

When ball is seated in ball socket pull back on handle to locked 

position.

3) Check to make sure the coupler is tight on the ball after towing for 

50 miles. Always check for tightness before towing and make sure 

handle is in locked position.

LBL4180

DO NOT TOUCH LEAKS

High Pressure fluid easily penetrates skin and 
infects blood - causing injury, gangrene or death.
Seek emergency medical help at once if injured, 
liquid needs to be removed from tissue.
Do not reach for or use any skin to check for leaks.
Relieve hydraulic pressure or accumulator before 
maintenance or before loosening hydraulic 
components.

WARNING

!

LBL4181

Valve on fuel line

must be in the OFF

position for towing.

CAUTION

!

LBL4182

Cutting hazard at wood splitter wedge – 
stay clear.
Keep hands and limbs away from moving 
parts & log ends.
Serious injury or death could result if 
safety precautions are not followed.

WARNING

!

LBL4183

WARNING

!

PINCH POINT - KEEP AWAY

To avoid serious injury, keep hands clear
of moving cylinder.
Speeds may change with loads or valve
functions.

LBL4184

USE EXTREME CARE WHEN TILTING THE 

BEAM. DUE TO THE HEAVY WEIGHT OF 

THE BEAM, SOME ASSISTANCE MAY BE 

NEEDED TO INSURE SAFETY AND 

PREVENT INJURY.

CAUTION

!

LBL4185

WARNING

!



 READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL THOROUGHLY

BEFORE OPERATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN 

SERIOUS INJURY.

 KEEP ALL SHIELDS IN PLACE.

 KEEP HANDS, FEET AND CLOTHING AWAY FROM POWER-

DRIVEN PARTS.

 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND SAFETY SHOES

DURING OPERATION.

 ALWAYS OPERATE OUT-OF-DOORS WITH GOOD VENTILATION.

 ALWAYS STOP ENGINE AND REMOVE SPARK PLUG WIRE 

BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS.

ALWAYS SHUT OFF ENGINE WHEN LEAVING LOG SPLITTER 

UNATTENDED, EVEN FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME. 

ONLY ONE PERSON SHOULD LOAD AND OPERATE THE LOG 

SPLITTER. KEEP ALL OTHERS CLEAR DURING OPEATION. 

NEVER ALLOW ONE PERSON TO OPERATE VALVE WHILE  

ANOTHER IS  POSITIONING THE LOG.

ALWAYS POSITION LOG WITH HANDS ON THE SIDES OF LOG. 

KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF ENDS.

KEEP ALL CHILDREN AWAY FROM THE LOG SPLITTER.

DO NOT STEP OVER THE LOG SPLITTER.

ONLY USE HANDS TO OPERATE THE CONTROL VALVE. 
DO NOT OPERATE THE LOG SPLITTER WHILE UNDER THE 

INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL, DRUGS OR MEDICATION. 
ALWAYS OPERATE THE LOG SPLITTER ON LEVEL, DRY, NON- 

SLIPPERY SURFACES. KEEP OFF SLOPES.
KEEP WORK AREA CLEAR OF SPLIT WOOD, DEBRIS OR OTHER 

OBSTACLES.

ALWAYS STAY IN THE OPERATOR ZONE WHEN USING THE LOG

SPLITTER.

ALWAYS SPLIT WOOD IN THE DIRECTION OF THE GRAIN ONLY.
DO NOT ADD GASOLINE WHILE THE ENGINE IS HOT OR 

RUNNING. ALLOW ALL SPILLED GAS TO EVAPORATE BEFORE 

USING LOG SPLITTER.

LBL4178

Summary of Contents for W2265

Page 1: ...Includes Models W2265 W2808 Vertical Horizontal LOG SPLITTER Assembly Operating Instructions OM WS2265 04 Rev 030904 Copyright 2004 Ardisam Inc All Rights Reserved Printed in USA...

Page 2: ...ssed or implied and all other obligations or liabilities on our part Ardisam Inc does not assume and does not authorize any other person to assume for us any liability in connection with the sale of o...

Page 3: ...t to make any adjustments to the log splitter while the engine is running OPERATING PROCEDURE Never operate the log splitter without guards in place Only operate the log splitter from the operator zon...

Page 4: ...is hot or running Allow the engine to cool before refueling Never smoke while operating or refueling your log splitter Gas fumes can easily explode Only refuel your log splitter outdoors in a clear a...

Page 5: ...trates skin and infects blood causing injury gangrene or death Seek emergency medical help at once if injured liquid needs to be removed from tissue Do not reach for or use any skin to check for leaks...

Page 6: ...seals 4153 two 3 4 ID washers 4159 two 3 4 slotted nuts 4157 and two cotter pins 4155 from the parts bag Remove the wheels 4099 from the crate and place on the ground with the valve stem on the bottom...

Page 7: ...of the pieces DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN MUST SWING FREELY See Figure 2a 2c 6 Next attach the tongue to the reservoir using two 3 8 16 x 3 bolts 4359 and two 3 8 16 bi way locknuts 2104 Attach travel lock as...

Page 8: ...e 1 barbed coupler and the hydraulic pump 4344 using two hose clamps 4169 See Figure 4 Go to Step 12 MODEL W2808 ONLY 10 Remove the 1 barbed coupler 4160 from the parts bag and assemble into the sucti...

Page 9: ...ter 4106 Route the hose over the top of the tongue and under the beam Next remove the inlet hose 4210 for W2265 60 long or 4209 for W2808 48 long and install between the pump outlet and the bottom of...

Page 10: ...ONS FOR FILLING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 1 Fill the hydraulic reservoir with at least three gallons of hydraulic fluid After the hydraulic reservoir and the engine crankcase are filled with oil start the engi...

Page 11: ...log splitter 2 Place a log on the beam against the foot plate Make sure that the log is securely on the foot plate and up against the beam 3 Depress the control valve handle so that the cylinder will...

Page 12: ...aulic cylinder take special care not to damage the control valve The wedge can now be removed and sharpened 5 Refer to the Repair and Maintenance Safety section of this manual 6 All replacement parts...

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Page 14: ...339 4153 4099 4156 4155 4157 4159 4154 48300 2102 2104 4 4322 60G56 2 4321 60G56 4 4327 4169 4344 4364 2 4326 WL38 3 4361 3 4193 4210 4127 4117 WF12 4333 4336 WF12 4137 4105 4155 4155 4359 60G56 4339...

Page 15: ...6 Kick Stand 1 4307 Suction Screen 3 4 x 1 1 2 x 4 1 Part No Description Qty 4314 Stripper Bar Removable 2 4319 Engine Plate 6 5 hp 1 4321 Mount Adapter Plate Hydraulic Pump 1 4322 Pump Spacer Alum Ex...

Page 16: ...p Briggs Stratton 4 dia x 24 stroke auto return 2 stage 11 gpm 26 14 seconds 4 00 x 15 high speed road 1 7 8 dia 7 high 6 x 6 3 75 gallons replaceable spin on replaceable in tank screen 70 25 vertical...

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